Do you want to know about how autonomies work within smaller democratic regimes? And get an insight into how someone with a outside perspective experience the Åland autonomy from the inside. We are pleased to present you an interview with our first Åland Peace Fellow Ivan U. Kentros Klyszcz: https://youtu.be/mo0SsFpu-j4
On 20 October 2021, 100 years have passed since the Åland Convention on the demilitarisation and neutralisation was signed. To mark this historic date, the Parliament of Åland is organizing a seminar with the title Demilitarisation and neutralisation – a stabilising force for peace in the region. The seminar is
Which are the global megatrends of today? Wednesday 27.10.2021 at 11.30 am in hotel Arkipelag’s restaurant What are the greatest challenges for humanity today and in the years to come? Climate change, environmental degradation, population growth, urbanisation, increasing inequality, migration, our growing cyber-dependence, the increasing debt of the world economy
Please visit www.jass.ax for some comparative research starring the now 100-year-old autonomy of Åland: Nicolò Paulo Alessi explores the differences and similarities between the Åland Delegation and the Joint committees of the Italian Special Regions, while Walker Darke investigates the role of territorial autonomies in sustainable energy policy.
Today, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded. We followed the award ceremony here at the Peace Institute and were delighted when the winners were announced. The winners are the journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitrij Muratov from Russia. They are receiving the prize for ‘’their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of the Nobel Committee says also they want to highlight the importance of journalists’ work and how dangerous it can be to exercise freedom of expression. Maria Ressa is the CEO of the web magazine Rappler and Dmitry Muratov is the editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta. The newspaper Novaya Gazeta is known for critically investigating Russian politics. The Peace Institute’s director Sia Spiliopoulou Åkermark commented on the choice of the winners: ”The Nobel Committee combines the importance of the
On the International day of democracy which was on 15 September, an event was organised at Alandica with the intention to draw attention to and discuss democracy. The event consisted of talks, thought workshops and a book launch and was organised by the Åland Islands Peace Institute in broad cooperation
Hello! My name is Eleonora Drugg and I am the new information intern at the Åland Peace Institute. I grew up in Pargas but live and study in Turku, Finland. I’m studying international law and human rights at Åbo Akademi but I am a person who likes to be creative and engage in tasks related to communication and media. I am looking forward to learning more about the work here at the Peace Institute and to learn more about communication-related tasks.
Karolina Kraska Piñeyro is a creative graphic designer living in Mariehamn, Åland. Karolina graduated with a title of Master of Arts, specialization in graphic design. During her career she created eye-catching visual messages and brand identities that engage customers. She has worked with many different companies, start-ups and organizations in
Ivan U. Kentros Klyszcz is the first Åland Peace Fellow and a doctoral candidate in International Relations at the University of Tartu, Estonia. He holds an International Masters from the University of Glasgow and a Master of Arts from the University of Tartu. He specialises in Russian foreign policy and
We will, in connection with our book launch the 15th of September at 13.00-16.45, arrange “Conversations on democratic commitment – book launch and workshops” at Alandica together with several organizations and voices from Åland and outside of the islands. Make sure to sign up as soon as possible. The number of places
