Felicia Linsér was FUF's correspondent in Tirana, Albania, during the spring. During her stay, she met with several activists to discuss the situation in the country. Photos: Felicia Linsér/Utvecklingsmagasinet
Of: Felicia Linsér
An ambitious government is enacting laws aimed at strengthening human rights and bringing Albania closer to the goal of EU membership in 2027. But behind the reforms and legal changes, criticism from journalists and activists is growing. Felicia Linsér, FUF's correspondent, describes snapshots from the spring in Tirana.
July 8, 2026, FUF-correspondents, Think piece
When large-scale road projects are completed, some street vendors find the new environments beneficial. In Nkrumah Circle in Accra, the elevated road offers street vendors shelter from the sun and rain. Photo: Lena Fält
Of: Ilda Lindell and Lena Field
As African cities invest billions in new road infrastructure, the projects are touted as engines of growth and modernization. But research from six cities shows that those who pay the highest price are often the most vulnerable: market and street vendors who lose their livelihoods, sometimes with just a day's notice. This is what cultural geographers Lena Fält and Ilda Lindell write in a guest analysis for Utvecklingsmagasinet.
July 3, 2026, Guest analysis
Of: Niusha Khanmohammadi
Global aid is decreasing, politicians talk about priorities. But if we are serious about supporting democracy and human rights fighters, we must not forget cultural practitioners.
– Continuing to work for artistic freedom is not a vested interest, but an investment in long-term sustainable and open societies, writes artist and long-time aid worker Niusha Khanmohammadi.
June 9, 2026, Debate
One of the projects that Charles Lawrence managed during his time at the embassy was a project run by AIFO Liberia, which empowered entrepreneurs with disabilities. Mr. Lawrence standing to the furthest left. Image: Karin Klerby/private
Of: Charles Lawrence
A couple of weeks ago, the Swedish government announced the closure of the Swedish embassy in Liberia and the end to over ten years of bilateral development cooperation. In this think-piece, Charles Lawrence, a former member of the Embassy team, reflects on the blue, yellow-crossed footsteps that Sweden leaves behind and hopes that Sweden and Liberia will nurture the legacy of Swedish development cooperation long after the Embassy closes its doors.
December 16, 2025, Guest chronicle
This year's Right Livelihood Award goes to five individuals and organizations. Images in order: Audrey Tang/Right Livelihood, Justice for Myanmar/Justice for Myanmar, PISFCC/PISFCC, LCC- Emergency Response Room of North Kordofan, Julian Aguon/Camarin D. Egurrola. All images via Right Livelihood.
Of: Philippa Abrahamsson
Courageous efforts for human rights, democracy and the climate are celebrated with this year's Right Livelihood-price.
October 6, 2025, Notis
Human rights lawyer Hanna Gerdes spoke at the opening of Almedalen about hope, responsibility and the defense of democracy in a time of war and polarization. Photo: Anna Sjöberg Tibblin/Utvecklingsmagasinet
Of: Anna Sjöberg Tibblin
FUF is in place in Almedalen! Every day we publish a short summary of the previous day with a focus on global issues.
June 24, 2025, Almedalen - current, News
In Mexico, more and more women are taking their place in civil society and building strong women's organizations in rural areas and universities. Photo: Barbara Zandoval / Unsplash
Of: Nora Sargin
Each day disappears people without a trace i Mexico. I yacht of answer has female relatives organized sig i search groups that defies threat, violence and the authorities silence. The call
Searchers, that searching.
June 16, 2025, Reportage
Over 200 Sahrawis live in refugee camps in Algeria, including this one in the Tindouf region. Image: EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid/ Flickr (CC BY-SA 000)
Of: Isabel Odelfelt and Meklit Teklu
For almost 50 years, Western Sahara has occupieds by Morocco. It is a conflict that rarely gets coverage in the international media. At the same time, over 200 Western Saharais live in refugee camps, cut off from their homeland. Isabel Odelfelt och Meklit Teklu has spoken w/ jourthe nationalist Asria Mohamed, ohch film makerren Mohamedsalem Wared when they recently visited Sweden.
June 11, 2025, Interview
