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Nordic Folk High School Summit

INVITATION: Young people’s equal and active participation in democracy – rethinking the democratic spaces in education

A democracy under threat

The current war in Europe and multiple threats to democracy – polarization, disengagement, gender imbalance, and climate crises – highlight the urgent need for democratic education and training of the civil society, particularly for the youth. They are both central in crafting solutions and most impacted by weakening democratic values.

In addition, emerging societal landscapes pose new challenges like exclusion from political processes, declining mental health, and rising performance pressures. A reevaluation of our educational strategies becomes imperative.

Nordic educational solutions

Our conference reexamines Nordic democratic education, focusing on folk high schools. Through discussions, workshops, and speakers, we seek to equip educators to empower students in comprehending, questioning, and actively engaging in democratic aspects spanning politics, media, civil society, economics, and the legal system.

Come, share your experiences at this crucial conference!

As educators, we play a vital role in shaping democratic solutions to the current threats. Join us, researchers, decision-makers, and stakeholders, in laying the groundwork for future initiatives. Together, we can pave the way for a democratic future.

Practical information

Time: April 11-12 2024

Location: Sundsgårdens Folkhögskola, Örbyvägen 10, 257 30 Rydebäck, Helsingborg, Sweden

Price: We’ve sought financial support for the conference, so the participant fee depends on grant approval. The conference will be priced between 2,400-2,800 DKK without the grant, but with it, the cost can drop to 1,600-1,800 DKK.

Registration: https://ffd.nemtilmeld.dk/375/

Organizer

The Nordic Folk High School Council (NFR) – NFR is a political body that, through national folk high school associations in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, represents more than 350 folk high schools. The purpose of NFR is to ensure the vitality of folk high schools in their efforts towards democratic and sustainable societal development in the Nordic region.