Better Crisis Preparedness by Involving Children and Young People in the Nordic region

Children & young people

How can decision-makers ensure children and young people are meaningfully involved in crisis management? Join this insightful webinar to explore lessons learned, best practices, and actionable recommendations for strengthening youth participation during times of crisis.

Why Attend?

This webinar is essential for policymakers, educators, youth workers, and anyone dedicated to improving crisis management strategies by involving children and young people. And, of course, young people themselves who are committed to strengthening youth participation. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping resilient structures for the future.

Are you in Helsinki and wish to participate on-site at Scandic Park Hotel? Send an e-mail to info@nordicwelfare.org!

Program

Unlocking Better Crisis Management: The Power of Youth Involvement
Nordic Youth
How to manage child and youth participation during crisis: Recommendations for decision makers in the Nordic region on Child Rights
Lisa Sjöblom, Child Rights Expert, Fasil
What went wrong with youth involvement during the pandemic and what worked?
Jakob Trane Ibsen, Chief Analyst, VIVE – Danish Center for Social Research
How and why, you need to involve student councils in your crisis preparedness.
Ragný Þóra Guðjohnsen, Assistant Professor at the University of Iceland & Eva Harðardóttir, Assistant Professor at the University of Iceland
Youth leisure – a key to resilience in times of crisis
Åsa Gunvén & Monica Johansson, Rapsod
Recommended actions for Nordic unity: Ensuring children’s rights in times of crisis
The Nordic Children’s Ombudsmen and Kirsten Sandberg, Professor Emerita, the University of Oslo
Concluding remarks, The Nordic Welfare Centre