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Hafnarfjörður Youth Council together with staff
The youth centre Vitan organised a Youth Forum on Tuesday, 15th March.
at Lækjarskóli. The conference, which was open to all teenagers aged 13-18, was
intended to provide an opportunity to discuss the issues facing young people in Hafnarfjörður. 

The mayor, Haraldur L. Haraldsson, opened the meeting. Representatives of the Youth Council
From Hafnarfjörður, Lára Rós Friðriksdóttir and Ína
Kathinka Grönvold Steinþórsdóttir also gave a speech and a presentation.
on the format of the Youth Parliament. At the start of the session, there was an opportunity to take notes.
Ideas on posters that were hung up. Four topics were up for discussion:

• Environment and Planning – Group Leaders: Bryndís Björk and Egill
• Education – Group Leaders: Katrín Rós
  and Bjarki Steinar
• Social life and culture – Group leaders: Breki and Eva
• Prevention – Group Leaders: Lára Rós and Ína Kathinka

Representatives on the Youth Council were responsible for leading the discussions as well as recording the main findings. As the young people were free to
When choosing a group, the greatest interest seemed to be in education. Diverse
and enjoyable discussions arose, and it is clear that the young people in
The municipality is ready to take action. About 60-70 attended the meeting.
young people. The results of the conference will then be presented to the town councillors early in the summer.

The Youth Council of Hafnarfjörður is composed of: Eva Rut,
Breki Dagur, Bjarki Steinar, Katrín Rós, Lára Rós, Adam Ingi, Gunnar, Egill,
Ina Kathinka, Veiga Dís, Viktor, Tinna, Kristinn Óli, Arna Kristín, Fjóla Dögg
and Bryndís Björk