Integration of Refugees: Opportunities for Improvement
In the spring of 2016, the Institute of International Affairs and the University of Iceland were commissioned to work on a comprehensive analysis of the quality of integration of refugees and immigrants into Icelandic society by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Welfare. This is an abstract …
The Effects of COVID-19 on Peace
An article by Jón Atli Benediktsson, Rector of the University of Iceland og Dagur B. Eggertsson, Mayor of Reykjavík on International Day of Peace (in Icelandic)
Coronakrisen illustrerar den postfaktiska politiken
Maximilian Conrad on the importance of studying post-truth politics in the context of the ongoing Corona crisis (in Swedish).
Time to talk about weapons of mass destruction
An article by Álfrún Perla Baldursdóttir published on the International day of Peace
Er friðurinn úti?
An article written about The Imagine Forum and the peace days in Reykjavík 2020 that will take place in October, as in recent years, but this time they will take place entirely online, under the heading "Er friðurinn úti?"
Ríkir friður á Íslandi?
Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir, professor of International Affairs writes an article in relations to Reykjavík Peace Days
Ófriðurinn heima
An article by Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka Executive Director of UN Women in relation to Peace Days in Reykjavík
Börn á íslenskum átakasvæðum
Steinunn Jakobsdóttir, media representative at UNICEF Iceland writes and article in relation to Peace Days in Reykjavík
Getur Ísland orðið leiðandi í mannréttindamálum?
Baldur Þórhallsson, Professor in Political Science at the University of Iceland
Loftslagsbreytingar valda flótta og neyð og við erum ábyrg
Þorgerður María Þorbjarnardóttir, formaður Ungra umhverfissinna skrifar grein í tilefni af Friðardögum í Reykjavík
Reykjavík Peace Days: Children in Icelandic Conflict Zones
In this podcast we discuss the situation of children in Icelandic society, what resources are available for children living in insecurity, and for those who have endured violence or neglect. What effect has COVID-19 had on the safety of children in Iceland? How can people help?
This episode was produced …
Reykjavík Peace Days: The War at Home
In this podcast we discuss gender-based violence, its root causes and consequences. Who are the perpetrators and how can we create an open dialogue with them? Do we find peace in Icelandic homes?
This episode was produced in collaboration with UN Women in Iceland.
The podcast is in Icelandic and …
Reykjavík Peace Days: What is Peace?
What is Peace? In this podcast we discuss the concept, what meaning it has for us as individuals and society and how we understand it here in Iceland.
The episode is in Icelandic and it is a part of the Reykjavík Peace Days 2020 podcast series produced in collaboration with …
Reykjavík Peace Days: Iceland's Voice in the International Arena?
In this podcast we discuss Iceland’s capability, as a small state, to take on a leadership role in the international arena. Does Iceland have a strong voice within the international society? How can we shape the discussion and lead actions to tackle gender-based violence, violence against children and promote sustainable …
Reykjavík Peace Days: Peace, Displacement and Climate Change
Will climate change lead to more violence and conflict? What can we do to battle climate change and prevent conflict? Are we doing enough?