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If you want to effectively use the power of the web, if you want to launch an information campaign, if you want to effectively say what you want to say online, if you want to learn from the experience of others, watch this film! (a blogger from the Philippines)

George Orwell was a staunch proponent of freedom of all kinds, especially of speech and of the press. But with criticisms of the media flourishing, preachers of hate making headlines, the anonymity of the internet, and journalists complaining about libel laws – how free is free speech, and what should the limits be?

The Home Office’s new points-based visa system has meant thousands of international students unable to start their courses on time, cancelled concerts and lecture series, and the growth of suspicion and surveillance on campus. Come and discuss these new rules and what we can do about them.

On Sunday 14 March, some of the biggest names in UK comedy, science and human rights will be sharing a stage to tell us that England’s libel laws are unjust, against the public interest and need to be reformed, as part of our ongoing libel campaign.

In connection with the annual Rafto Prize award ceremony, the Rafto Foundation hosts a symposium bringing together experts in the field to discuss human rights issues from different perspectives and disciplines.

The Burmese community of Bergen and the Rafto Foundation have a tradition to arrange an event in connection with Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday on 19 June.

Norwegian PEN is planning two more seminars in the course of 1 half of the year: One for the National Digital Learning Arena and one of Religious libel. Approaching information will be available at a later date.

When: Tuesday, 27. April 2010 To: Tuesday, 27. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54

When: Thursday, 15. April 2010 To: Thursday, 15. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54