Insights into NORDBUK: An interview with Shahin Khosravi
"There is something historic about so many young, committed people from the Nordic and Baltic countries coming together for the first time," says Shahin Khosravi, vice-chair of NORDBUK from Sweden at the upcoming Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit. As preparations begin to welcome over 200 participants from the region, it is time to introduce the key supporters and financiers of the event.
One of these is Nordic Committee on Children and Young People (NORDBUK). The advisory and coordinating body in overall child and youth issues in the Nordic Council of Ministers dedicated to promoting the well-being, rights, and democratic participation of children and young people across the Nordic countries. The committee includes both government officials and representatives from the Nordic nations, as well as the autonomous regions of Greenland, Åland, and the Faroe Islands.
It is an honor to present Shahin Khosravi, the current vice-chair of NORDBUK from Sweden and a key organizer of the upcoming Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit. Shahin will offer insights into his background, the work of NORDBUK, and his role in strengthening Nordic-Baltic cooperation.
Shahin Khosravi, 28, resides in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, and serves as Sweden’s youth representative to NORDBUK through the Swedish National Youth Council (LSU), one of the key organizers of the summit. He has held various roles within LSU’s member organizations over the years.
When asked about his motivation for joining NORDBUK, Shahin explains that the committee serves as a platform where each member country can address issues at a Nordic level, fostering mutual learning and a deeper understanding between nations. “For me, it was a natural step to express my interest in this role, and I was later nominated and chosen by LSU to represent Sweden,” says Shahin.
The Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit began as a political initiative from NORDBUK. According to Shahin, the main goal and aim is to initiate, build and increase cooperation and collaboration among young people in the Nordic-Baltic Region. “The Nordic-Baltic voice in the context of youth is strong. Working together, coordinating and anchoring a common Nordic-Baltic position in the European and international youth context and global processes is something natural”, shares Shahin.
“For a strong and lasting Nordic-Baltic cooperation, it is essential that this collaboration is embraced at both the regional and local levels. It should become a natural part of the work that children and youth organizations do, fostering partnerships and exchanges across the Nordic-Baltic region. With the first Nordic-Baltic Youth Summit, we are confident that new connections and synergies will emerge, bringing great benefit to the entire region”, says Shahin.
He adds: “It’s not just about developing concrete proposals on policy areas that affect young people in the Nordic-Baltic region, but also about building new friendships, networks, and relationships that foster a sense of the Nordic-Baltic family. New relationships, insights, and contacts can be taken back to local associations, regional boards, or national meeting rooms. Cooperation requires commitment—and among youth, we have that in abundance. This forum aims to give young people the opportunity to strengthen their commitment across the Nordic-Baltic region in a unified space”.
About the Author of article:
Simon Jyrkäs is 23 years old and studies political affairs at Lund University in Sweden. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Åbo Akademi University in Finland and is currently one of the interns at the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania.
