Vigdísarstofnun / The Vigdís International Centre

Vigdísarstofnun / The Vigdís International Centre The Vigdís International Centre operates under the auspices of UNESCO

Vigdísarstofnun - alþjóðleg miðstöð tungumála og menningar er UNESCO miðstöð í Háskóla Íslands
The Vigdís International Centre operates under the auspices of UNESCO

https://linktr.ee/vigdisinternationalcentre

25/06/2026

Kona sem tilheyrir samfélagi Mapuche-frumbyggja í suðurhluta Argentínu var gestur á ráðstefnu hjá Háskóla Íslands í síðustu viku. Hún lýsir baráttu frumbyggja við argentínska ríkið undir stjórn Javier Mileis.

22/06/2026

Iliana Franco Alvarenga, researcher, translator, specialist in Guarani language and artivist shares her impressions from the Living Language Lab exhibition at the Vigdís International Centre during the Nordic collaborative network REDES III conference “Reimagining the Future: Counter‑hegemonic Aesthetics and Epistemologies in Latin America”. 🌐



Iliana Franco Alvarenga, investigadora, traductora, especialista en lengua guaraní y artivista, comparte sus impresiones sobre la exposición Living Language Lab del Centro Internacional Vigdís, en el marco de la conferencia REDES III de la red colaborativa nórdica «Reimaginar el futuro: estéticas y epistemologías contrahegemónicas en América Latina».

🌐 We are honoured to have Moira Millán, Mapuche activist, writer, and defender of Indigenous peoples and nature, as the ...
13/06/2026

🌐 We are honoured to have Moira Millán, Mapuche activist, writer, and defender of Indigenous peoples and nature, as the main guest of Redes3, coming next week on 18-20 June!

🌎 Moira is the founder of several collective movements for territorial rights, such as the Mapuche Tehuelche organization 11 de Octubre, the Movimiento de Mujeres y Diversidades por El Buen Vivir, and the Pluriversidad Indígena, among others: her work has inspired communities across Latin America and beyond.

📖 Her recent book Terricide (Terricidio, 2024), introduces a powerful concept that connects ecocide, genocide, and epistemicide to describe the destruction of life, cultures, and knowledge systems.

🤝 In a time of global crises, her voice invites us to rethink how we relate to the Earth and to each other.

📌 Did you know? The word "Terricidio" originates from the Latin words "terra" (meaning ‘the world’) and "caedere" (meaning ‘to kill’). In Scandinavia it has been translated with "jordmord" or jarðarmorð in Icelandic.

📎 Find out more about the conference here:
https://redes3.hi.is/

On May 8, 2026, the annual meeting of the Governing Board of the Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Int...
26/05/2026

On May 8, 2026, the annual meeting of the Governing Board of the Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding was held at the Centre’s premises. 🌐

This was the first meeting of the Governing Board appointed in March 2026. A productive discussion on the Centre’s strategic priorities, both for the coming year and in a longer-term perspective, took place. 📝

We warmly welcome the continuing and newly appointed members of the Board:

Arna Dís Heiðarsdóttir, UNESCO Youth, Representative of the Icelandic National Commission for UNESCO

Áslaug Dóra Eyjólfsdóttir, Senior Adviser, Representative of the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

Birna Bjarnadóttir, Research Assistant Professor, Representative of the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages and Chair of the Board

Eiríkur Smári Sigurðarsson, Research Associate Professor and Director of Research, Representative of the School of Humanities

Guilherme Canela, Director of Division for Digital Inclusion, Policies and Digital Transformation, Representative of the Director-General of UNESCO

Þórhallur Eyþórsson, Professor, Representative of the Rector of the University of Iceland

We also express our sincere gratitude to the outgoing Board members whose mandate ended in March 2026: Gísli Magnússon, former Chair of the Board, Jacob Ølgaard Nyboe, and Þórunn Sigurðardóttir.
We thank them warmly for their important contribution and leadership during their term. 🤝

Ársfundur stjórnar Vigdísarstofnunar – alþjóðlegrar miðstöðvar tungumála og menningar, var haldinn 8. maí 2026 í Veröld ...
26/05/2026

Ársfundur stjórnar Vigdísarstofnunar – alþjóðlegrar miðstöðvar tungumála og menningar, var haldinn 8. maí 2026 í Veröld – húsi Vigdísar. 🌐
Þetta var fyrsti ársfundur nýskipaðrar stjórnar stofnunarinnar og rætt var um helstu verkefni og áherslur á næstu misserum og til framtíðar.

Vigdísarstofnun býður sitjandi og nýja stjórnarmenn hjartanlega velkomna:

Arna Dís Heiðarsdóttir, UNESCO ungmennadeild, fulltrúi Íslensku UNESCO-nefndarinnar

Áslaug Dóra Eyjólfsdóttir, sérfræðingur, fulltrúi Menningar-, nýsköpunar- og háskólaráðuneytis

Birna Bjarnadóttir, rannsóknalektor, fulltrúi Stofnunar Vigdísar Finnbogadóttur í erlendum tungumálum, formaður stjórnar

Eiríkur Smári Sigurðarsson, rannsóknadósent og rannsóknastjóri, fulltrúi Hugvísindasviðs

Guilherme Canela, fulltrúi aðalforstjóra UNESCO

Þórhallur Eyþórsson, prófessor, fulltrúi rektors Háskóla Íslands

Vigdísarstofnun færir jafnframt fráfarandi stjórnarmönnum, sem luku stjórnarsetu sinni í mars 2026, einlægar þakkir fyrir mikilvægt framlag til starfsemi stofnunarinnar. Þetta eru Gísli Magnússon, fyrrverandi formaður stjórnar, Jacob Ølgaard Nyboe, og Þórunn Sigurðardóttir. 🤝

An important conversation between Halla Tómasdóttir, forseti Íslands, President of Iceland, and Nataša Pirc Musar Presid...
22/04/2026

An important conversation between Halla Tómasdóttir, forseti Íslands, President of Iceland, and Nataša Pirc Musar President of Slovenia, took place at the Vigdís International Centre on 15 April 2026 and focused on the theme ‘The Courage to Care: Leadership in a Changing World’. 🇮🇸 🇸🇮

They discussed, among other things, the importance of women’s leadership, dialogue, and international responsibility. 🌐🤝

The event marked the beginning of the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Iceland.

Photo Credit: Kristinn Ingvarsson

Today begins the 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 🇺🇳Indigenous languages are vital carriers o...
20/04/2026

Today begins the 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 🇺🇳

Indigenous languages are vital carriers of knowledge, memory, values, and cultural expression. They connect generations, sustain community life, and reflect rich and diverse worldviews. 🤝

As the International Decade for the Protection of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032) continues, we remind you of the importance of protecting, revitalising, and promoting Indigenous languages.

With at least 40% of the world’s languages endangered, protecting Indigenous languages is essential for protecting the world’s linguistic and cultural diversity. 🌍

Are you interested in volunteering at the Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understandin...
20/04/2026

Are you interested in volunteering at the Vigdís International Centre for Multilingualism and Intercultural Understanding? 🌐

European Solidarity Corps has opened a one-year position for a volunteer with us, starting in September 2026! 🇪🇺

Application deadline is 10/05/2026.

To apply, send your CV to AUS- Alþjóðleg ungmennaskipti ([email protected]) and fill the application form:

📎 https://forms.gle/ZDFfk8Gp8bFQE6ZA6

15. apríl 2026Til hamingju með afmælið, kæra Vigdís! 🇮🇸
15/04/2026

15. apríl 2026

Til hamingju með afmælið, kæra Vigdís! 🇮🇸

15 April 2026Happy birthday, dear Vigdís! 🇮🇸
15/04/2026

15 April 2026

Happy birthday, dear Vigdís! 🇮🇸

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