Philippa Abrahamsson

Filippa has studied social sciences at Uppsala University and has been a FUF writer since the fall semester of 2026. She is particularly interested in environmental and climate issues.

Below are all articles written by Filippa Abrahamsson.

Migrant workers left without protection in war-torn Lebanon

After Israel's offensive in Lebanon, over a million people have been displaced. Image: Waseem Istanbuli/Pexels

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Mmigrant workers and undocumented faces particular difficulties during the war in Lebanon. People from these groups have been rejected from shelters that i first hand receives Lebanese citizens and registered refugees, according to migration researcher Jasmin Lilian Diab. Simultaneously, large pharmaceutical companies – including J&J, Roche, AstraZeneca, and BMS – are  have many of them difficult to leave the country.  

March 30, 2026, News

Women's rights not on the agenda as India moves closer to Taliban rule

India is moving closer to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and reopening an embassy in Kabul. The image shows the Indian embassy in Kabul in 2018. Image: Embassy of India in Kabul/Facebook via Wikimedia Commons.

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On October 10th, welcomed Ministry of External Affairs of India a delegation from the Taliban regime to Delhi. The country will reopen an embassy in Kabul and expresses its deep interest in Afghanistan's development and progress. The visit has drawn widespread criticism against how India prioritizes women's rights. 

October 28, 2025, News

Students, activists and a minister among 2025 Right Livelihood laureates

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.

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Courageous efforts for human rights, democracy and the climate are celebrated with this year's Right Livelihood-price. 

October 6, 2025, Notis