Experts from the City of Hafnarfjörður are opening their drawers and sharing with residents and interested parties the key developments in children's affairs in the town. The summer holidays and family time are just around the corner, and it is an ideal opportunity to pause and consider the situation and experiences of our children.
All are welcome.
Where  👉  Hafnarborg – The Pharmacy
When  👉  9 June between 17:30 and 18:30
👇 Agenda:
First fast talk 👉 „Sometimes we are afraid to say what we think“ – A summary of the findings from the Hafnarfjörður Children's Council, where children aged 10-12 provided insight into their home life, friendships and school life.
Speaker: Þórunn Þórarinsdóttir, Coordinator of the Hafnarfjörður Youth Council and Project Manager for the Child-Friendly Municipality.
Another urgent message  👉  Young people and violence – How are young people in Hafnarfjörður meeting each other, and what does a modern romantic relationship look like? How can we guide them towards healthy relationships? What are the red flags, and where can families turn for help?
Speaker: Kristín Blöndal Ragnarsdóttir, Teaching Fellow in Human Rights.
Third fast track  👉  Statistics on the risk behaviour and well-being of primary school pupils – Where are alcohol and drugs appearing in primary schools, and how are the children feeling now?
Speaker: Jóna Rán Pétursdóttir, prevention officer.
Fourth fast track  👉  The Leisure Grant – How the grant is distributed to children in Hafnarfjörður, an overview of its use in 2025, and information on the changed arrangement.
Speaker: Tinna Rós Steinsdóttir, Sports Officer.
The fifth and final fast-paced talk  👉  Compulsory schooling and what next? – What is the situation of children of foreign origin in Hafnarfjörður and what is on offer to them in their free time? An account of this winter's collaborative projects.
Speaker: Hildur Ýr Jónsdóttir, project manager for multiculturalism.
🤗  Yes, this is an hour that offers more knowledge per minute than most other things on this wonderful Tuesday – come and join us.
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