On Tuesday 30th June 2020, ForumCiv will be delivering an international webinar, the first of a series of dialogues we have named Glocal Voices, with the purpose of promoting dialogue and exchange...
Forum Syd partnered with Creative Spills for the Raising A Sun poetry and music concert that emphasised that democracy and human rights remain essential especially in the times of COVID-19.
In the Forum for Change podcast, we share stories related to the work of Swedish civil society and its partners around the world. Take the opportunity to learn more about different regions and topics...
Since 1995, we have defended democracy and human rights. In our 25-year jubilee book, we look back at how it all began, when Forum Syd became Sweden’s largest platform for civil society. “25 years...
“We are in a time where democracy is challenged in several countries and Forum Syd is needed to defend the right of civil society to operate. We are part of the resistance that is being formed against...
Women’s role in Somali politics had so long been too low and remains a sensitive topic in the country. Like many other African cultures, Somali society typically ascribes to the more conservative...
At Forum Syd's annual meeting on May 17, the members agreed on the name change. “We are changing our name to reflect the most important thing about our organisation and work - that we are a platform...
Colombia is the world’s deadliest country for human rights defenders. How has the corona pandemic affected this situation? What can Sweden do to address the threats and violence towards people who are...
Witness the transformational journey of Mary Nkisongoi, from a withdrawn and timid Maasai woman to a rising community advocate championing change.
Important information about Forum Syd's presence in Somalia.
An award-winning journalist shares his perspectives on press freedom in East Africa, at a time the world is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, which has disrupted many aspects of press freedom.
Widow groups in Siaya - Kenya are organising to claim their rights and fighting back against extreme forms of sexual exploitation and gender-based violence.
In parts of Africa, more people are dying at the hands of security agents enforcing measures to combat coronavirus than from the disease itself.
As new challenges emerge every day, civil society and other development actors need to embrace creativity and innovation to meet the evolving development challenges of the modern world.
Forum Syd is working on assessing the requests for project changes we have received. We greatly appreciate your ability to act and rapidly address the current situation. To make your current and...
The NGO Kalegium from Belarus intervenes when it is necessary to help those in need by actively promoting a healthy lifestyle and conscious decision of young people to avoid drugs.
As all know the coronavirus has been spreading to most parts of the world. Countries and regions which have not yet seen serious adverse effects are probably likely to see it in the near future. As...
In this article, Hub Latin America & Caribbean Country Programme Coordinator César Augusto Muñoz M. shares some reflections in relation to the current events in Colombia, where the health emergency...
Forum Syd recommends following the authorities' recommendations for travel, physical meetings and prevent spreading infection. This may mean that you as an organisation must postpone, cancel, re...
The communities in the southern region of Guatemala experience critical environmental conflicts, related to land tenancy and water supply management The shrinking of democratic spaces is linked to...
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