Anna Politkovskaya was a fearless journalist who sought justice for victims of human rights abuses through her words. On October 7, 2006, she became a victim herself when she was murdered, many believe, in retribution for her work. Last Sunday on October 7 Politkovskaya was remembered in many places around the world. Rafto Foundation took initiative for memorial event in Bergen. (10-OCT-07)


Gunta Venge / Rafto Human Rights House Bergen. Photos: Rafto Foundation


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Memorial event in Bergen started with a gathering at the Human Rights Plaza outside the Rafto Human Rights House. It was opened by trompetist Erlend Ågård Nilsen (right) from the Grieg Academy.

Appeals were held by Siri Lill Mannes (above) journalist from TV2 and Karstein Sæverås from Norsk Journalislag in Bergen.

Politkovskaja_SB.jpgPianist Signe Bakke (right) gave a concert with Grieg´s music on the programme. Documentary film “The Power and the Fear”, produced by journalist Øystein Bogen, was presented for the public as well. This documentary focuses on the press freedom in the Russian Federation. You can see the documentary on Vox Publica website (internett journal on democracy and press freedom).

Vox Publica together with Rafto Foundation focuses during this autumn on press freedom in the Russian Federation. You can find relevant articles on Vox Publica webpage.



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Rafto Foundation expresses thanks to its co-operation partners who helped the memorial event to take place: Rafto House, Amnesty International, Grieg 07, journalists from TV2, Journalistlaget in Bergen, BIT 20, as well pianist Signe Bakke and Frø film and media.