Disability
Nordic co-operation on disability contributes to the inclusion of people with disabilities by way of the enhanced sharing of knowledge throughout the region and close co-operation with regard to disability policy issues. This includes an advisory body and an action plan with three focus areas: Human rights, sustainable development, and freedom of movement.
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Nordic Region plays host to political festivals in eight countries this summer
The Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council are on hand at this summer’s political festivals and invite people from across the Nordic and Baltic region to engage in debate on defence, energy, the integration of refugees, construction, digitalisation, food, and much more. The...
What can we learn from the pandemic in the fight against antibiotic resistance?
Antibiotic resistance is now the leading cause of death in the world. All eyes are on the Nordic Region, which reduced the use of antibiotics in livestock farming by preventing diseases long before the rest of Europe. The Nordic Region invited international experts to a discussion on ho...
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Declarations
We call on governments to stand up for the full and equal enjoyment of LGBTI persons’ human rights
When WorldPride 2021 kicks off in a few days’ time, we – the ministers for equali-ty from the Nordic countries – will be there to show our support for equal rights. We will continue working to improve our legislation and counteract hate, ignorance and prejudice so that lesbian, gay, bis...
Declaration of Support towards the role of the UN Women in the realisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality Declaration of Support towards the role of the UN Women in the realisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on the occasi...
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Fundur fólksins 2022
Den 16. og 17. september 2022 afholdes Fundur fólkins, demokratifestivalen på Island, i og omkring Nordens Hus i Reykjavik. Fredag den 16. september er børn og unge i fokus, mens lørdagen er for alle intresserede. Begge dage vil rumme arrangementer, som fokuserer specifikt på nordisk sa...
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Kontrakt om – En utredning av effekterna av EU:s direktiv om tillämpningen av patienträttigheter vid gränsöverskridande hälso- och sjukvård i de fem nordiska länderna samt tre självstyrande områdena.
Nordiska ministerrådet inbjuder härmed till att lämna anbud på kontrakt om en utredning av EU:s direktiv om tillämpningen av patienträttigheter vid gränsöverskridande hälso- och sjukvård ...