31/05/2024

Norden

Working life, Education policy

Voices of Young Immigrants: Iceland’s 2023 Nordic Council Presidency Achievements

Results from policy and practice development during the Icelandic presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2023.

A rural scene in Iceland. There are two small buildings, both with white roofs, situated on a grassy and rocky landscape with hills in the background. In front of the building on the right, there is a flagpole with the Icelandic flag flying. A black vehicle is parked between the buildings. The sky is overcast with clouds, adding to the rugged and remote atmosphere of the location.

A sustainable model for change with Fjóla María Lárusdóttir, Project Manager, ETSC, Iceland

During its 2023 presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Iceland has prioritized the inclusion of young immigrants in education, work and society.
Among the results from the project “Voices of Young Immigrants” are a model for co-creating meaningful and sustainable solutions and a policy brief with recommendations for fostering an inclusive environment for young immigrants in Iceland.

A sustainable model for change with Fjóla María Lárusdóttir, Project Manager, ETSC, Iceland

Policy Brief: Fostering an Inclusive Environment for Young Immigrants in Iceland

The policy recommendations respond to challenges in education, work and societal integration, urging policymakers to act on the proposed solutions.

Read more here.

One-pager: Sustainable Model for Change

At the heart of the model is addressing societal challenges and including the voices of the target group.

The model was tested in the project Voices of Immigrants – inclusion into education, work and society.

Find more resources here.

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