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Today, Auður Guðjónsdóttir addressed the Health Committee of the Nordic Council during this year’s Nordic Council Session , held in Iceland from October 28 to October 31 . As a dedicated advocate for spinal cord injury research and treatment, Auður emphasized the urgent need for increased collaboration and investment in finding a cure for paralysis. Her speech highlighted the critical role that the Nordic countries can play in advancing neurological research and improving the quality of life for those affected by spinal cord injuries. The Nordic Council’s commitment to health and innovation presents a unique opportunity to push for stronger initiatives, research funding, and policy changes that could accelerate breakthroughs in spinal cord injury treatment. By addressing the Health Committee , Auður continues to champion the cause, ensuring that spinal cord injuries remain a priority issue on the Nordic agenda .
Recently, the new advertisement from the Icelandic Spinal Cord Injury Institute, “A Call to the World to Cure Paralysis,” has been aired on RÚV and across social media. In Iceland alone, it has been viewed over a million times on social media platforms.
Letter nr. 3 from Amina J. Mohammed
Reyply nr. 3 from UN
Introduction:
A grant for the University of Iceland. University Rector Dr. Jón Atli Benediktsson, Prof. Thor Aspelund and Auður Guðjónsdóttir Registered Nurse OR Chairman of ISCI. Name of project: Spinal cord injuries and AI. Mænuskaðastofnun Íslands styrkir Háskóla Íslands. Heiti verkefnis: Mænuskaði og gervigreind
Auður Guðjónsdóttir Registered Nurse OR chairman of ISCI met Amina J. Mohammed Deputy Secretary – General of the United Nations in Iceland and brought her attention to the contents of the enclosed letter.
