WELCOME TO
Vilnius!

SEPTEMBER 27-28, VILNIUS – LITHUANIA

Agenda

Vilnius Town Hall, Didžioji St. 31

dAY 1 - friday, september 27th

08:30

09:45

Registration

10:00

10:30

Opening of the Summit

Gitanas Nausėda | President of the Republic of Lithuania
Karen Ellemann |  Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers
Shahin Khosravi | NORDBUK representative
Domantas Katelė | Ministry of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania
Donalda Meiželytė | Vilnius City Municipality Vice Mayor

10:30

12:30

Keynote speech & Panel discussion

”World 2049: Your ultimate guide to the Future”
Nicklas Hermansson | Founder of NomoFomo

Panel discussion: ”Your Future” Future of Education and Labour Market in our region

Nicklas Hermansson | Founder of NomoFomo
Anne Jensdatter | Vice-President of Nordic Youth Council
Milda Mitkutė | Co-founder of “Vinted”
Solveig Korum | Senior Advisor Children & Youth at Kulturtanken

Moderator: Edgaras Narkus | CEO & Founder EduMoves, former member of Nordic Council of Ministers office in Lithuanian Youth Advisory Board

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12:30

13:30

Lunch

14:00

16:00

workshops
FRYSHUSET "What is a crisis for you?"
Currating: Jasmine Traore
Location: Embassy of Sweden (Didžioji st. 16)
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This seminar includes a presentation of “Fryshusets” model for youth participation which is the basis of making our organization so successful in engaging youth, especially youth who feel excluded in society.  Furthermore in this workshop you will investigate your own values system in the face of the many crises and conflicts in the world today.  #CrisisManagement

World health organization "Tackling mental health-related stigma through meaningful youth participation"
Currating: Hilaire Therese Armstrong
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 212
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Through an interactive workshop format participants will be introduced to the content of relevant WHO resources including the WHO Europe Stigma Reduction Toolkit (to be released 2024) and Youth Engaged for Mental Health and the work of Nordic and/or Baltic mental health advocacy organizations, and will apply this content to design a stigma reduction campaign (or campaign products i.e. social media assets, short form videos) in small groups.

#MentalHealth‍

Transparency International (Lithuania) "Next-Gen Democracy: how to boost youth engagement?"
Currating: Liuda Stancikaite
Location: Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Vilnius - Conference room
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Workshop is designed to:
1) enhance workshop participants’ civic and financial literacy skills through an engaging simulation of participatory budgeting;

2) deepen participants’ understanding of participatory democracy, with a particular focus on how participatory budgeting serves as an effective tool of youth engagement into decision-making;

3) provide insights into the best practices of participatory budgeting in Lithuanian municipalities and schools.

NORDIC WELFARE CENTER "Empowering Voices: The Role of Youth with Disabilities in Shaping Democracy"
Currating: Ingrid Thunem
Location: Vilnius Town Hall - Mayor Hall
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Participants from the Nordic Youth Disability Summit and Nordic Welfare center invites to a workshop on how to strengthen the perspective of children and young people in the Nordic cooperation on disability issues.‍At the workshop we will work on recommendations on how to safeguard the perspective of children and young people with disabilities in national education and employment policies.‍Leaders of umbrella organizations for young people with disabilities will introduce and lead the workshop.

#NordicYouthDisabilitySummit‍

Youth 2030 Movement "Let’s lower the voting age!?"
Currating: Vendela Carlfjord
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 307
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What would happen if 16-year-olds were allowed to vote? We want to offer young participants a chance to engage in visionary discussions. This hands-on workshop will facilitate knowledge exchange and best practice sharing on how to effectively communicate with young people and public decision-makers about lowering the voting age.

Participants will engage in interactive sessions and creative activities aimed at sharpening their communicative skills. We will mix elements of lecture and creative workshop exercises where we think, talk, and write together in small groups.

#Vote16 #Youth2030‍

Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania "Intersectionality in Climate Engagement"
Currating: Agnė Buraitytė
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 213
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What do climate justice and social justice have in common? More than you might think. In this workshop, participants will explore how identities such like gender, race, and socioeconomic status shape people’s experiences with climate change. Through interactive discussions and group activities, you will learn how different communities face the climate crisis and why inclusive solutions are essential. You will leave with practical tools and real-world examples to take meaningful climate action that benefits everyone, especially those most affected by climate change.

Save the Children (Sweden) "Building a Future"
Currating: Carolina Laxvik
Location: Vilnius University (IIRPS) Room: 402
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‘Min Framtid’ is a project with the ambition to empower young people. In other words - we want to empower them to build their own future and to prosper!‍At this workshop, you will get the opportunity to try some of the exercises we use. Be prepared for lots of laughter, new perspectives and insights!‍It is a project jointly runned by Save the Children Sweden and the City of Stockholm with funding from the European Social Fund.

#JobMarket #Empower‍

NORDREGIO "Slow fashion in action"
Currating: Louise Ögland
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 308
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Nordregio - Youth for Sustainable Living project

The average lifespan of clothing is just over three years, with just 8% of old clothes being reused, and 10% recycled across the globe. It’s time to check our shopping habits and spin towards more sustainable choices. Join the hands-on workshop where you will be taught an upcycling technique to breathe new life into our old clothes and embrace slow fashion.

Ýrúrarí, an Icelandic textile designer and artist, creates knitted works that blend humour, body movements, and everyday life into wool objects. She will teach you how to use needle felting techniques to repair and upcycle your clothes. Bring something you would like to work with, preferably knitted!

#SlowFashion‍

European Institute for Gender Equality "Creating Better #SafeSpaces"
Currating: Georgie Bradley
Location: Vilnius University (IIRPS) Room: Winter Garden
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Session will be an interactive workshop with practical examples showing promising practices as well as hands-on exercises for participants. It will start with a brief introduction by an EIGE expert using visuals and poll questions to get participants engaged in critical thinking.

Afterwards, participants will discuss real-life examples of online gender-based hate speech and work together on ideas for how we can improve the online world to make it a better #SafeSpace for everyone.#SafeSpaces

#CyberSpace #Gender #EIGE

Nordic Welfare Center "Convince decision makers to listen to youth on a regular basis!"
Currating: Merethe Løberg
Location: Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania
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Feel unheard by politicians? Join our workshop to learn how to advocate for youth involvement in decision-making.To be heard is not only a right; the voices and perspectives of youth are also an invaluable resource for better decisions-making! At The Nordic Youth Summit in 2022 Nordic youth crafted recommendations for decision-makers to better engage young people in decision processes.This workshop will help you refine your rhetorical skills, test arguments, and get recommendations to share with local decision-makers.

#‍YouthParticipation‍

Föreningen Norden "Future meeting places for youth"
Currating: Anna Scaramellini
Location: Vilnius University (IIRPS) Room: 104/105
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Join us for an inspiring workshop where young minds come together to shape the future of youth spaces! Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative activities to generate innovative ideas for the ultimate meeting spots for the next generation.The insights and concepts developed during this workshop will directly influence real-world projects, turning your creative visions into practical, impactful solutions. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and leave your mark on the future!

#FutureMeetingPlaces

We Do Democracy "Democracy and democratic innovations"
Currating: Linea Sveistrup
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 211
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Learn about the frontiers of democracy and how more democracy and re-design of democracy is the solution to many of our challenges. In the workshop, we will re-design new democratic ways to involve young people together and try Democracy Fitness out and strengthen our democratic muscles.

#Democracy‍

Nordic Culture Point "Funding opportunities - Nordic Culture Point"
Currating: Sidsel Eskesen
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 210
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How can you get funded to get your Nordic Project off the ground? Nordic Culture Point facilitates group discussions where your ideas are the starting point for the workshop. You don't need to have an established project to discuss.Just tell us about your project ideas and we'll help you create the framework to apply for a grant. We provide the platform to share ideas and meet potential project partners in the Nordic-Baltic region.

#NordicCulturePoint #FundingOpportunities‍

Artscape - Creative workshop "The art of change"
Currating: Ieva Šlechtavičiūtė - ieva@artscape.lt
Location: Vilnius Contemporary Arts Center - Reading room (Aušros Vartų st. 5)
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Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll explore innovative methodologies of social inclusion through art, and actively participate in creative projects that inspire and connect.

#SocialInclusion #Art

Regeneration 2030 "Rethink, Reimagine, Reclaim"
Currating: Ugnė Budriūnaitė and Jannat Rahman
Location: Vilnius International School, Room: 203
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The workshop will aim to encourage participants to imagine an alternative more sustainable system and empower them to advocate for it, while shifting the narrative of activism from 'against climate crisis' to 'for a greener system'.

#Sustainability #Regeneration2030‍

16:00

16:30

Energizer: “Friskis & Svettis”

16:30

18:30

Policy Recommendations work groups
1. YOUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY
2. DEMOCRACY
3. YOUTH WELL-BEING
4. CLIMATE
5. GOVERNANCE

18:30

Dinner

20:00

Social Event

Vilnius "Hop on Hop Off" night bus

DAY 2 - Saturday, september 28th

09:00

12:30

Policy Recommendations work groups
1. YOUTH, PEACE AND SECURITY
2. DEMOCRACY
3. YOUTH WELL-BEING
4. CLIMATE
5. GOVERNANCE

12:30

13:30

Lunch

13:30

15:00

Keynote speech & Panel discussion

“Youth In Power”
Emilia Uljas | Influencer, EU Youth

Panel discussion: "Youth In Power"
Emilia Uljas | Influencer, EU Youth
Jesper Saltvik Pedersen | Alpine skier
Seqininnguaq Qitura Poulsen | Indigenous rights advocate and artist

Moderator: Linus Wellander | MUCF

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15:30

17:00

Closing of the Summit

Creative presentations, Speakers and Closing ceremony

19:00

farewell Dinner

Main Venue: Vilnius Town Hall

Funded by

Supported by

Organized by

About NORDIC BALTIC YOUTH SUMMIT 2024

Why?

Organized and hosted by the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania in collaboration with Lithuanian Youth Council (LiJOT) and The National Council of Swedish Children and Youth Organisations (LSU), the project aspires to transform into a long-lasting tradition aimed at making the Nordic-Baltic region the best place for children and young people.

WHERE?

The Summit will be located at the very heart of Vilnius Old Town, where historical buildings will be transformed into lively, buzzing venues. The workshop map will span the Vilnius Town Hall, the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania, the Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius and the Institute of International Relations and Political Science.

When?

Powerful, united, and shaping tomorrow - the Nordic-Baltic youth are claiming the spotlight on September 27-28th, 2024.

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27th of September, 14:00-16:00

ReGeneration 2030

Rethink, Reimagine, Reclaim

The workshop will aim to encourage participants to imagine an alternative more sustainable system and empower them to advocate for it, while shifting the narrative of activism from 'against climate crisis' to 'for a greener system'.

#Sustainability #Regeneration2030

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Nordic Culture Point

Funding opportunities - Nordic Culture Point

How can you get funded to get your Nordic Project off the ground? Nordic Culture Point facilitates group discussions where your ideas are the starting point for the workshop. You don't need to have an established project to discuss.

Just tell us about your project ideas and we'll help you create the framework to apply for a grant. We provide the platform to share ideas and meet potential project partners in the Nordic-Baltic region.

#NordicCulturePoint #FundingOpportunities

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Artscape

Creative workshop "The art of change"

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll explore innovative methodologies of social inclusion through art, and actively participate in creative projects that inspire and connect.

#SocialInclusion #Art

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Nordic Welfare Center

Convince decision makers to listen to youth on a regular basis!

Feel unheard by politicians? Join our workshop to learn how to advocate for youth involvement in decision-making.

To be heard is not only a right; the voices and perspectives of youth are also an invaluable resource for better decisions-making! At The Nordic Youth Summit in 2022 Nordic youth crafted recommendations for decision-makers to better engage young people in decision processes.

This workshop will help you refine your rhetorical skills, test arguments, and get recommendations to share with local decision-makers.

#YouthParticipation

More about the facilitator: Learn more

We Do Democracy

Democracy and democratic innovations

Learn about the frontiers of democracy and how more democracy and re-design of democracy is the solution to many of our challenges. In the workshop, we will re-design new democratic ways to involve young people together and try Democracy Fitness out and strengthen our democratic muscles.

#Democracy

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Föreningen Norden

Future meeting places for youth

Join us for an inspiring workshop where young minds come together to shape the future of youth spaces! Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative activities to generate innovative ideas for the ultimate meeting spots for the next generation.

The insights and concepts developed during this workshop will directly influence real-world projects, turning your creative visions into practical, impactful solutions. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and leave your mark on the future!

#FutureMeetingPlaces

More about the facilitator: Learn more

European Institute for Gender Equality

Creating Better #SafeSpaces

Session will be an interactive workshop with practical examples showing promising practices as well as hands-on exercises for participants. It will start with a brief introduction by an EIGE expert using visuals and poll questions to get participants engaged in critical thinking.

Afterwards, participants will discuss real-life examples of online gender-based hate speech and work together on ideas for how we can improve the online world to make it a better #SafeSpace for everyone.

#SafeSpaces #CyberSpace #Gender #EIGE

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Nordregio - Youth for Sustainable Living project

Slow fashion in action

The average lifespan of clothing is just over three years, with just 8% of old clothes being reused, and 10% recycled across the globe. It’s time to check our shopping habits and spin towards more sustainable choices. Join the hands-on workshop where you will be taught an upcycling technique to breathe new life into our old clothes and embrace slow fashion.

Ýrúrarí, an Icelandic textile designer and artist, creates knitted works that blend humour, body movements, and everyday life into wool objects. She will teach you how to use needle felting techniques to repair and upcycle your clothes. Bring something you would like to work with, preferably knitted!

#SlowFashion

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Save the Children Sweden

Building a Future

‘Min Framtid’ is a project with the ambition to empower young people. In other words - we want to empower them to build their own future and to prosper!

At this workshop, you will get the opportunity to try some of the exercises we use. Be prepared for lots of laughter, new perspectives and insights!

It is a project jointly runned by Save the Children Sweden and the City of Stockholm with funding from the European Social Fund.

#JobMarket #Empower

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Nordic Welfare Center

Empowering Voices: The Role of Youth with Disabilities in Shaping Democracy

Participants from the Nordic Youth Disability Summit and Nordic Welfare center invites to a workshop on how to strengthen the perspective of children and young people in the Nordic cooperation on disability issues.

At the workshop we will work on recommendations on how to safeguard the perspective of children and young people with disabilities in national education and employment policies.

Leaders of umbrella organizations for young people with disabilities will introduce and lead the workshop.

#NordicYouthDisabilitySummit

More about the facilitator: Learn more



Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania

Intersectionality in Climate Engagement

What do climate justice and social justice have in common? More than you might think. In this workshop, participants will explore how identities such like gender, race, and socioeconomic status shape people’s experiences with climate change. Through interactive discussions and group activities, you will learn how different communities face the climate crisis and why inclusive solutions are essential. You will leave with practical tools and real-world examples to take meaningful climate action that benefits everyone, especially those most affected by climate change.

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Youth 2030 Movement

Let’s lower the voting age!?

What would happen if 16-year-olds were allowed to vote? We want to offer young participants a chance to engage in visionary discussions. This hands-on workshop will facilitate knowledge exchange and best practice sharing on how to effectively communicate with young people and public decision-makers about lowering the voting age.

Participants will engage in interactive sessions and creative activities aimed at sharpening their communicative skills. We will mix elements of lecture and creative workshop exercises where we think, talk, and write together in small groups.

#Vote16 #Youth2030

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Transparency International (Lithuania)

Next-Gen Democracy: how to boost youth engagement?

Workshop is designed to: 1) enhance workshop participants’ civic and financial literacy skills through an engaging simulation of participatory budgeting; 2) deepen participants’ understanding of participatory democracy, with a particular focus on how participatory budgeting serves as an effective tool of youth engagement into decision-making; 3) provide insights into the best practices of participatory budgeting in Lithuanian municipalities and schools.

#Democracy #ParticipatoryBudgeting

More about the facilitator: Learn more

World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe

Tackling mental health-related stigma through meaningful youth participation

Through an interactive workshop format participants will be introduced to the content of relevant WHO resources including the WHO Europe Stigma Reduction Toolkit (to be released 2024) and Youth Engaged for Mental Health and the work of Nordic and/or Baltic mental health advocacy organizations, and will apply this content to design a stigma reduction campaign (or campaign products i.e. social media assets, short form videos) in small groups.

#MentalHealth

More about the facilitator: Learn more

Fryshuset Foundation

What is a crisis for you?

This seminar includes a presentation of “Fryshusets” model for youth participation which is the basis of making our organization so successful in engaging youth, especially youth who feel excluded in society.

Furthermore in this workshop you will investigate your own values system in the face of the many crises and conflicts in the world today.

#CrisisManagement

More about the facilitator: Learn more

About the event

The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2024 is scheduled to take place in Vilnius, September 27-28, welcoming participants from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Åland, and the Faroe Islands, with an expected attendance of 250 participants.

The primary objective of the project is to enhance network and collaboration among young people in the Region by hosting the first ever Nordic Baltic Youth Summit.

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