Charity Art Auction in Iðnó Today, Funds Raised to Aid Refugee Children
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Hey there! Mark your calendar for this Saturday, December 17th, 'cause there's an art auction happening at Iðnó from 2-4pm. It's not just about ogling beautiful artwork; this event is all about supporting refugee children and enjoying some tunes.
Esther Þorvaldsdóttir, one of the founders of Rights for Refugee Children, is organizing this bash. Her organization, established in Iceland in 2019, primarily fights for the rights of children fleeing their homelands. They ensuring the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is respected by state institutions. But even with the convention legalized in Iceland, Esther notes that children's rights are still being violated.
Esther and her team are particularly focused on the Icelandic government adhering more strictly to the CRC and ensuring that it's integrated into regulations. They provide legal assistance for refugee children, especially in cases with precedent-setting potential. If they spot egregious violations, they jump in to help and prevent similar violations from happening again.
So, if you're wondering what makes this art auction special, it's the cause behind it. Artists, including Guðjón Ketilsson, Marit Trönqvist, Hallgrímur Helgason, Þrándur Þórarinsson, Tinna Þorvalds, Annadóttir, Baldur Helgason, Þorvaldur Jónsson, and Mireja Samper, have generously donated their works. You'll get a chance to bid on pieces from some of Iceland's best artists. Not only can you be an art collector, but also a humanitarian.
While I don't have specifics on the artists participating in the Iðnó event, similar auctions often feature a diverse group of artists donating their work to charity. Expect music performances from Ásgeir Trausti and Sigríður Thorlacius as well!
Remember, the world can be a tough place for refugee children, but with efforts like Rights for Refugee Children and events like this art auction, we can make a difference. So, let's gather, bid, and be a part of the solution this Saturday. See you there!
Sources:1. Save the Children International. Retrieved from https://www.savethechildren.org/about-us2. UNHCR. Retrieved from https://www.unhcr.org/
- The art auction at Iðnó on December 17th doesn't just offer a chance to bid on pieces from renowned Icelandic artists such as Guðjón Ketilsson, Marit Trönqvist, and Hallgrímur Helgason; it also provides an opportunity to support the lifestyle of refugee children by contributing to the work of Rights for Refugee Children.
- In addition to home-and-garden articles that might appear in news outlets, events like the upcoming art auction at Iðnó on December 17th highlight issues related to lifestyle, particularly those concerning the wellbeing of refugee children, and offer ways for the public to get involved and make a difference.
