Charity art auction in Iðnó today, raising funds for refugee children's welfare.
Art Auction for Refugee Children Set on December 17th in Iðnó
Supporters can join an art auction on Saturday, December 17th, from 2-4pm in Iðnó to aid refugee children. The event offers guests an opportunity to invest in artwork, enjoy live music, and contribute to a meaningful cause.
A variety of art pieces, including creations from prominent Icelandic artists as well as children aiming to make a difference, will be available at the auction.
Esther Þorvaldsdóttir, one of the founders of Rights for Refugee Children, will also attend the auction. This organization, established in Iceland in 2019, seeks to ensure that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is respected by state institutions and others, an issue which Þorvaldsdóttir highlights as being overlooked even after the agreement was legalized in Iceland.
In addition to musical entertainment by Ásgeir Trausti and Sigríður Thorlacius, the event aims to shed light on this issue and encourage government compliance with the Child Rights Convention. The organization currently supports over 60 children and requires significant funds to ensure appropriate legal processes for their cases.
Notably, many Icelandic artists have donated their works to support the auction, offering guests the chance to bid on pieces from artists such as Guðjón Ketilsson, Marit Trönqvist, Hallgrímur Helgason, Þrándur Þórarinsson, Tinna Þorvalds, Annadóttir, Baldur Helgason, Þorvaldur Jónsson, and Mireja Samper.
While details on Rights for Refugee Children and this specific art auction were not readily available, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), UNRWA, and art auctions as charity fundraisers may provide some valuable context to this event and broader refugee support initiatives.
Informing the public and national officials about the Child Rights Convention is crucial, especially when decisions conflict with the treaty, emphasizes Þorvaldsdóttir. By attending this art auction, individuals can lend their support to refugee children and help raise awareness about their rights.
Guests at the art auction on December 17th in Iðnó can not only invest in art pieces from renowned Icelandic artists, but also bid on creations made by refugee children, contributing to a significant cause for refugee children's rights. Alongside live music performances by Ásgeir Trausti and Sigríður Thorlacius, the event aims to shed light on the overlooked issue of respecting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
