Programme

Children's leisure time is crucial for their sense of coherence and acts as a protective factor, especially for those in challenging home or school situations. In Sweden, the responsibility often falls on parents, risking exclusion for vulnerable children. Skellefteå Municipality addresses this with Cultural and Leisure Guidance, inspired by Copenhagen's "Fritidsguiderna KBH". Join Copenhagen and Skellefteå Municipalities to explore this inclusive approach.

Sales of electric cars are increasing dramatically and many are cheering for the new 'green' means of transport. New battery types do indeed reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but what is the situation where the chemicals are mined? Increased aggressive mining in the Himalayas poses hardships to the sensitive environment as well as to the people downstream depending on its waters, and worsens the human rights situation of the already oppressed Tibetans.

With the escalation of genocide committed by Israel against Palestinians over one year ago, university students and staff across the globe demanded a boycott, divestment and sanction (BDS) of Israeli universities. What is the position of Swedish universities? Can BDS strengthen academic freedom? Whose academic freedom? The three panelists will address these, and other fundamental questions based on their experience and expertise.

Discover how our project harnesses digital solutions to amplify human rights education amidst the evolving conflict in Ukraine. Join our panel as we discuss the importance of balancing immediate security concerns with long-term sustainability goals. Learn how tailored digital education can empower Ukrainian partners, fostering hope for a brighter future that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Afrikagrupperna invites you to a crucial seminar with international guests from our partner organization La Via Campesina, Christine Nabwami from Uganda and Brenda Muronda from Zimbabwe. In this seminar, we explore the pressing issue of food as a human right, and the global challenges surrounding our food system. The panelists will take us through what a Just transition in our Food System should reflect. 

På kvällen den 14 november arrangeras en konsert i hoppets tecken. I konserten medverkar den sydafrikanske multiinstrumentalisten och sångaren Concord Nkabinde, sångerskorna Camilla Griehsel och Saara Hermansson ackompanjerade av bandet Lejonmyren, elever med bland annat kör, blås och slagverk från Kulturskolan i Skellefteå samt en stor barnkör från Svenska kyrkan i Skellefteåbygden. Det blir helt enkelt en kväll du inte vill missa!Fri entré till konserten men du måste boka din plats separat. Klicka på mer info och följ bokningslänken. 

Today, civil society actors face pushback across the world, especially in autocratic countries where repressive laws are spreading. Together with women’s rights organisation ACFODE from Uganda, the seminar will discuss strategies and ways to navigate in a shrinking civic space. This with a special focus on challenges and opportunities for women’s advocacy and political participation, and how it can be ensured in times of transitions, both in Uganda and Sweden.

'Green transition' projects add extra pressure on the land of the Indigenous Sami people in Sweden. Although the Swedish parliament has adopted a law on consultation in matters concerning the Sami people in 2022, human rights experts from the United Nations have criticised the lack of guarantees for their effective inclusion in decision-making. In this panel, we discuss the challenges and good practices for a meaningful consultation of the Sami.

Afrikagrupperna invites you to a transformative seminar with international guests from our partner organisation La Via Campesina, Christine Nabwami from Uganda and Brenda Muronda from Zimbabwe. The seminar delves deep into food system injustices, exploring the critical issues within Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Moçambique, and South Africa. The movement La Via Campesina (Southern and Eastern Africa) is dedicated to advocating for the rights of farmers and peasants, countering the actions of transnational companies, and challenging capitalist agendas that exploit the African continent. 

The fast fashion industry thrives despite its continued human rights violations and high negative impact on both climate and environment. The situation calls for fashion industry businesses to ensure a just and sustainable transition. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to hear Pakistani labor rights activist and director of Labour Education Foundation Khalid Mahmood, along with European experts in human rights due diligence, discuss the requirements of this transition.

The fast fashion industry thrives despite its enormous contribution to climate change. The rights holders in the industry – the garment workers – are already bearing the consequences. In this mini seminar, labour rights activist and director of the Labour Education Foundation in Pakistan, Khalid Mahmood, shares his experiences and perspectives on the importance and ways of including the rights holders’ perspective in the just transition discussion.

Skellefteå is at the forefront of the green transition and is growing rapidly. The population growth is necessary for the establishment of Northvolt’s mega factory. Two out of three people moving to Skellefteå are men. If this trend continues it will create a tangible gender imbalance in Skellefteå, both in numbers and in purchasing power. How will this effect the local community and what can be done to counter it?