When: Monday, 1. June 2009
To: Saturday, 6. June 2009
Where: Oslo, House of Literature in Oslo, Norway
Contact: Christopher Wilson (christopher.wilson@fritt-ord.no / +47 2301 4696)
More info: expressionforum.org

Who: Activists, writers, artists, filmmakers, academics, thinkers, lawyers, researchers, musicians and journalists, interacting with global networks and the some of the worlds most active organisations on free expression and human rights.

What: Membership meetings, seminars, concerts, training sessions, exhibitions, keynote lectures, networking and ceremonies.

The programme begins with 2 days of organisational meetings for international network organisations and the opening of exhibitions, followed by three days of conference, training and networking sessions, and concluding with a day of public engagement in Oslo’s city center.  Throughout the week, free expression issues will be highlighted through cultural exhibitions and performances, a film festival and various engagements.

A unique and cross-cutting partnership:

Forum participants will convene from across a diversity of sectors, regions and professions, creating a unique opportunity to dialogue and build networks across a variety of levels. This is also true of our partner institutions, ranging from NGO’s and publications, to academic institutions and libraries, to theatres and museums.

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