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Media Freedom on the Internet: a round table discussion in Strasbourg
Between responsibility and reality: How can we guarantee free expression online? As the internet becomes a central feature of everyday life, opinion is still divided on how to make it work for the common good.
The Lady – story about Aung San Suu Kyi
The Lady is an epic, intimate and important story about the Nobel Peace Price winner Aung San Suu Kyi and her battle for Burma.
The Norwegian Burma Committee invites to the premier of the movie which will take placce on April 27, 2012 in Oslo kino.
Norwegian PEN’s annual meeting – on the situation in Syria
Norwegian PEN in its annual meeting will look closely at the situation in Syria. Journalist and correspondent for Aftenposten Jørgen Lohne, activist Sara Azmeh Rasmussen and the Syrian journalist Massoud Akko will participate in the event. The meeting will be chaired by Elisabeth Eide.
Rafto Prize 2012 – Award ceremony
The 2012 Rafto Prize laureate will be honoured at a ceremony and concert to be held on Sunday, 4 November 2012, at the National Venue of Theatre in Bergen, Norway.
Rafto Prize 2012 – Announcement
The 2012 Rafto Prize laureate will be announced at a press conference to be held on Thursday, 27 September at 10:00, at the Rafto Human Rights House in Bergen.
“Belarus Action”
A one day conference “Belarus Action” will be held at the House of Literature, Oslo. The main goal of the conference is to create more attention about Belarus in the Norwegian public, challenge Norwegian politicians to work out a new Belarus-policy and to contribute to the work for a democratic Belarus.
Freedom of speech in the U.S. – “The Torture Report”
In this seminar Larry Siemens from PEN American Center in New York will present his book “The Torture Report”. The book is based on documented torture conducted by U.S. authorities after 11 September 2001. Professor and U.S. expert Ole O. Moen will be among the questioners.
Action on Belarus!
Norwegian PEN, Human Rights House Foundation and Norwegian Helsinki Committee invite you to the conference “Action on Belarus!”
Belarusian Week in Vilnius
19 – 25 March, the Belarusian Week will take place in Vilnius. The programme includes different events which will culminate in celebration of Freedom Day. The official opening of the Belarusian Week will take place in Vilnius Municipality on 19 March.