The Nordic Ukraine Advocacy Summit (NUAS) 2026 is an independent, high-level forum bringing together Nordic and Ukrainian civil society organizations, the Ukrainian diaspora, decision-makers, and leading public voices to strengthen coordinated support for Ukraine and Nordic security. Now in its fourth edition, NUAS reflects growing regional demand for a structured, long-term Nordic–Ukraine partnership.

Theme (2026): A durable peace through democratic resilience: The Nordic–Ukraine partnership at scale

Across 10–11 May 2026 in Copenhagen, NUAS focuses on how democratic resilience—strong institutions, civic participation, free media, and societal cohesion—can underpin a just and durable peace. The summit explores how the Nordic–Ukraine partnership can move from ad hoc cooperation to a scaled, coordinated system linking civil society, independent media, cultural actors, diaspora networks, and policymakers.

The program addresses:

• Nordic and Ukrainian approaches to democratic resiliencies wartime and beyond
• Hybrid threats, disinformation, and societal security
• Pathways toward a just peace and sustainable reconstruction
• Practical mechanisms for coordinated advocacy and joint Nordic–Ukraine initiatives

NUAS is designed for organizations and individuals working on Ukraine advocacy, democracy and human rights, security and resilience, culture and education, and policy engagement. Participants can expect high-level discussions, targeted networking, and concrete collaboration opportunities that strengthen joint priorities for 2026–2027.

For those who would like to join via online, the streaming link available below:

The program of the Summit is designed as a two-day format, moving the discussion from collaboration to coordination. This collaborative format reflects the Summit's core purpose towards a more connected and mutually supportive advocacy community, societal resilience and self-organised civil society initiatives.

2-day Program

May 10, Sunday, day 1 of Summit : Collaboration and exchange

The first day will bring together representatives from civil society organisations from Nordics, Baltics, and Ukraine to connect, share experiences, exchange knowledge, and develop practical ideas for joint cooperation.

May 11, Monday, day 2 of Summit: Coordination and strategic dialogue

The second day takes place at the Folketinget as a high-level forum focused on coordination and long-term impact. Discussions will address democratic resilience, pathways to a just peace, and cooperation between civil society and policymakers.

Justice as a Foundation for Durable Peace Keynote Video Address

Oleksandra Matviichuk (UA)

Head of the Centre for Civil Liberties

Nobel Peace prize Laureate 2022

Distinguished speakers at the Summit

Organizers

Sponsors & Partners

Participants

Sweden

Norway

Finland

Denmark

Iceland

Lithuania

Latvia

Estonia

Ukraine

Panel 1: Ensuring a Just Peace: Addressing Russia’s war crimes in the temporarily occupied territories and the international response

Panel 2: Nordic Response to Hybrid Threats: The Nordic democratic response to anti-democratic regimes, countering destructive narratives and disinformation, as an effective multi-level system

Panel 3: The Nordic-Ukraine Civic Axis: From Network to System: Integrating Nordic CSOs and the Ukrainian diaspora into a coordinated Nordic support system for Ukraine.