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Synjunarvald forseta lýðveldis Íslands
Written by
Kristófer Daði Kristjánsson 1999-


This thesis discusses the power of veto or Article 26 of the Icelandic Constitution. Explained in a brief way, Article 26 is about the power that the President of Iceland has to veto a bill and submit it to the nation, who then make the decision on whether to veto or approve the bill. The beginni... (323 characters more)


,,Hvað sem gerist héðan í frá, breytir því ekki að ég verð áfram í þessum hópi, alltaf“: Upplifun kvenna úr hópi flóttamanna og umsækjenda um alþjóðlega vernd af samfélagsvinnuverkefni hjá Hjálparstarfi kirkjunnar
Written by
Rakel Pálsdóttir 1987-


This research is a final project for a MA degree in Social Work with a professional qualification from the University of Iceland. The aim of this study was to shed light on the utility of the community project Saumó – Tau með tilgang in assisting refugees and asylum seekers in addressing key chal... (2,076 characters more)


Staða heimilislausra ungmenna með miklar og flóknar þjónustuþarfir í Reykjavík: Þýðisrannsókn úr gagnagrunni neyðarskýlanna hjá Reykjavíkurborg árið 2022
Written by
Aníta Rún Óskarsdóttir 1996-


According to international studies, homeless youth are typically individuals facing serious challenges such as substance use disorders, mental health issues, and, in many cases, co-occurring disorders. Icelandic reviews of homelessness in Reykjavík from the years 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2021 simila... (1,790 characters more)


Skólasóknarvandi í Reykjavík: Upplifun og reynsla fagaðila á þjónustumiðstöðvum á skólasóknarvanda
Written by
Anna María Birgisdóttir 1999-


The study examines school attendance problems among school children from the age of 6-16 in Reykjavík, from the perspective and experiences of professionals at the city service centres. The aim of the study is to gain insight into their experiences with the manifestations and challenges they fac... (1,819 characters more)


„Kona einsömul“ - Einmanaleiki mæðra með ung börn á Íslandi
Written by
Theódóra Björk Guðjónsdóttir 1985-


Einmanaleiki er útbreiddur lýðheilsuvandi á heimsvísu sem ógnar bæði líkamlegri og andlegri heilsu. Margar rannsóknir hafa staðfest tengsl einmanaleika við margskonar líkamleg veikindi og skaðsemi mikils og langvarandi einmanaleika jafnast á við skaðsemi reykinga, hreyfingarleysis og offitu. Fles... (1,382 characters more)