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Nordic co-operation in the welfare sector

The Nordic Welfare Centre is an institution within the Nordic Council of Ministers. Our core mission is to serve as a platform for co-operation between the Nordic countries in the area of social affairs and public health.

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Children & young people 21 Oct, 2026

Launch of child-friendly report on children’s right to participation

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Children & young people

Launch of child-friendly report on children’s right to participation

21 Oct 2026
14:00–15:30 (UTC+2)
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Disability issues

The fourth Nordic-Baltic meeting on disability policy and practice: Inclusive crisis preparedness – Nordic-Baltic lessons and innovations

10 Nov 2026–11 Nov 2026
13:00–12:00 (UTC+2)
Tallinn, Estland, Nordic Hotel Forum
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Welfare technology

Nordic Health and Welfare Technology Symposium

30 Nov 2026–1 Dec 2026
11:15–16:45 (UTC+1)
IT University of Copenhagen
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Children & young people

Navigating the digital world: What are the Nordic countries doing, what does research tell us and what do young people say?

2 Dec 2026
14:00–16:00 (UTC+1)
Köpenhamn
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Public health

Hybrid conference: Supporting healthy growth: A Nordic approach to childhood obesity prevention

15 Dec 2026
10:00–16:00 (UTC+1)
Online, Zoom (The link will be sent out on December 14)
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Older adults

Competence development for sustainable eldercare in the Nordic region

22 Apr 2027
10:30–16:00 (UTC+2)
UN City Copenhagen
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