Three students from UWC Red Cross Nordic took part in the Nordic Youth Council in Stockholm in October, representing the college and joining young people from across the Nordic region to discuss democracy, cooperation and shared Nordic values.
Leonora Laukeland Kleiven and students with the Prime Minister of Norway
The Nordic Youth Council brings together young people from across the Nordic region to discuss issues that matter to their generation and to contribute young people's perspectives to Nordic cooperation. The Nordic Council is the official body for inter-parliamentary cooperation between the Nordic countries, while the Nordic Council of Ministers is the forum for cooperation between the Nordic governments.
During the Youth Council, our students joined young politicians and representatives from across the region to explore how Nordic countries can strengthen cooperation and uphold the democratic principles that connect them.
Following the Youth Council, the students attended the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers as guests. They proudly presented UWC Red Cross Nordic at a stand, speaking with politicians and other participants about life at RCN and the work we do.
Meeting of the Nordic Council in the Sweedish Parliament
They also had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of Norway, and to share their experiences of being part of an international community in western Norway.
For RCN, the visit was particularly meaningful in our 30th anniversary year. The college was established in 1995 with support from members of the Nordic Council, and Nordic cooperation has been part of our story from the beginning.
Today, RCN brings together young people from across the world in the fjords of western Norway. Our students' participation in the Nordic Council and Nordic Youth Council is a reminder of how Nordic cooperation can support global education and create opportunities for young people to engage in democracy, dialogue and international understanding.
