Lithuania will be hosting the first Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit. After two successful Nordic Youth Summits, the arena is expanding to encompass the Baltics as well. In September 250 youth from across the region will be gathering in Vilnius to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers.
The essence of the summit lies in its youth-led nature, aspiring to transform into a long-lasting tradition aimed at making the Nordic-Baltic region the best place for children and young people.
– The core principle guiding the Nordic Baltic Youth Summit is to foster an environment where the voices of children and youth are not only heard, but actively shape a more inclusive and participatory society. We’re thrilled to host this event in Lithuania, says Helén Nilsson, the director of the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania.
Read the article about the upcoming summit in Lithuania 27–28 September |
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On 10 April we launch the publication Re-CHARGE – Voices about living with CHARGE syndrome, presenting a series of case studies and interviews. One of the featured stories is that of Karl. “He was rushed to intensive care right after birth”, his mother recalls. Now he has taken significant steps towards independence, including learning to drive.
Read more about the new publication
Register to the launch webinar 10 April |
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Increasing use of digital media among children has raised concerns about how it affects their mental and physical health. Thus, screentime and digital media use is one of three main topics at a digital conference hosted by the Nordic Welfare Centre on 7 May.
Helena Frielingsdorf Lundqvist and Sara Fritzell, both representing the Public Health Agency of Sweden, will share preliminary results from a knowledge compilation they have been working on regarding health effects from digital media use among children.
– In our presentation we will have a special focus on children’s and young people’s own voices. What aspects of digital media use are positive or negative according to them and their opinion on support, recommendations and guidelines, Helena Frielingsdorf Lundqvist says.
Other main topics at the conference will be Meaningful and active leisure and Loneliness and social isolation.
Read more about the digital conference Good and equal health in the Nordics and register here
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Hur övervakas FN:s konvention om rättigheter för personer med funktionsnedsättning i de nordiska länderna? Välkommen på webbinarium onsdagen den 17 april klockan 9–15. På webbinariet diskuteras bland annat hur de oberoende människorättsinstitutionerna bidrar till att främja genomförandet av konventionen.
Läs mer om webbinariet och anmäl dig här |
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The Nordic Council of Ministers is offering funding of DKK 2,500,000 for projects in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and the autonomous Nordic territories. The projects should focus on integrating refugees and immigrants into Nordic society. The application deadline is 16 June.
Read more about the call for projects |
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Tidskriften Nordisk välfärdsforskning/Nordic Welfare Research publicerar artiklar om olika välfärdspolitiska teman, exempelvis om levnadsförhållanden och levnadsvillkor i befolkningen. Tidskriften ges ut av Universitetsforlaget AS och norska forskningsstiftelsen Fafo på uppdrag av Nordens välfärdscenter. Den kommer ut med tre temanummer per år.
Du hittar årets första nummer här |
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