They can be politicians, diplomats, journalists, activists or experts on specific fields connected to foreign affairs.

Over the years, the association has been visited by prominent people such as Margot Wallström, Carl Bildt, Gudrun Schyman, Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson.

Through a separate committee, it also organizes the annual Model United Nations of Malmö (MUNmö).

In 2014, UF Malmö attracted some controversy in the Swedish media when it invited the academic Johan Galtung for a lecture.

Having invited Galtung for his strong involvement in the foundation of Peace and conflict studies, a subject also taught at Malmö University, the association drew criticism for the invitation, as Galtung had previously gained notoriety for statements seen as antisemitic.