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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"#Democracy can erode quickly, but it can also be renewed when institutions, political leaders, and citizens align around shared principles." – John Løvdal, The Oslo Center CEO. #InternationalDemocracyDay

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🌍 International Day of Democracy! Democracy isn't just the ballot box. It's everyday dialogue, inclusion, and standing up to disinformation and autocratization. Together, let's stand for #democracy, inclusion, and human rights. ✊ #InternationalDemocracyDay

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Running for office doesn't begin on the ballot. It begins in a room full of people who know you, your neighbours, your community leaders, the women and men who have watched you show up for years and choosing to say, 'I am ready to lead.' #EWIP #WomenInPolitics #WomenOnTheBallot

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our Youth Assemblies Program Evaluation Report breaks down how structured youth platforms integrated marginalized voices directly into formal decision-making. 📖 Read the full report: zurl.co/RUjsg #InternationalYouthDay

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"As a youth, you shouldn't need to sacrifice your life just to feel included… If young people are our future leaders & stakeholders, we must start treating them that way today." - Tiana Doncheva, General Director WorkForce - internship. #InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate our ongoing work with the Kwale Youth Assembly & Lamu Youth Assembly in #Kenya. From opening dialogue channels to preparing informed young voters ahead of the 2027 elections, these assemblies demonstrate what civic action looks like. 🙌

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"Real youth participation starts with the material. The most disadvantaged youths are often those further away from political participation." - Emma Lacina-Moser, Youth Development Lead at The King's Trust. #InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📢 Young leaders aren't waiting for permission, they are actively building democratic spaces & demanding a real seat at the decision-making table. Hear directly from young leaders about their vision for youth participation 🎬👇 #InternationalYouthDay

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Utøya Youth Inclusion Workshop 2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"Young people are already trying to participate; they are already trying to raise their voices. But they are not being accepted." - Radak Sammy, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association Representative This #InternationalYouthDay, we stand with young leaders demanding an equal representation.

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Oslo Center recently teamed up with the Kwale County Assembly's Implementation Committee and the Kwale Youth Assembly for a two-day workshop. Proud of the progress happening in Kwale! 🇰🇪

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The "two-thirds gender rule" in Kenya is more than a constitutional principle, it’s a necessity for a healthy democracy. 🇰🇪 We recently convened leaders in Nairobi to stop debating the why and start acting on the how. Let’s turn these recommendations into results!

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The 2025 evaluation reports for our award-winning #YouthAssemblies & Empowering Women in Politics (#EWIP) programs are live! 📊 See how these community-driven programs shape local governance & put decision-making in the hands of women & young leaders 👉 oslocenter.no/publications

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Yesterday, The Oslo Center mapped out our new funding strategy to back our core priorities. We’re focusing resources where they matter most: Youth in decision-making, representation for women and minorities, and stronger public participation in government. Stay tuned for updates!

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We are proud to be working with Fatima Gailani, a fierce advocate for women’s education who recently spoke at #WordsMatter2026. 👏 Now featured in @utrop.bsky.social, Fatima connects her years leading the Afghan Red Crescent Society to her lifelong work of bridging divides.

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Verden har ikke råd til å vende Afghanistan ryggen - Utrop

Millioner av afghanske jenter står uten skolegang, mens verdens oppmerksomhet gradvis flyttes videre. Forfatteren mener løsningen ikke ligger i avstand og resignasjon, men i fortsatt engasjement og la...

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Oslo Center was excited to take part at the Brussels earlier this week for #DemoWave 2026. How are young Kenyans driving civic accountability? Read the full report here: 👉 oslocenter.no/wp-content/u...

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The Oslo Center! 🌈 At The Oslo Center, we strive for a world with democracy at the center, meaning including everyone, regardless of skin color, identity or orientation❤️

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The Oslo Center recently hosted a series of community barazas with @YouthLamu and @KwaleYouth Support by @theLeftForum, we support Kenya's next generation as empowered participants democratic governance ✊🏾

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#AI is rewriting the rules of democracy. As #Kenya heads toward the 2027 #elections, the threat of AI-driven disinformation to democracy is urgent. Our report breaks down lessons from 2022 & offers strategies to protect the vote. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/49tar8W

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📽️ What does the future of #democracy look like? Just ask the next generation. We teamed up with @epd.eu and Utøya a for the #Utøya Youth Inclusion Workshop. Changemakers from 4 continents came together to get more young people into governance.

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Utøya Youth Inclusion Workshop 2026

YouTube video by The Oslo Center

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Democracy is something we build together, every single day. Today is for celebrating our progress; tomorrow is for continuing the work toward a more just and dignified world. 🇳🇴 Happy 17. mai from all of us at The Oslo Center! ❤️

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Happy Constitution Day, #Norway! 🎉 Today is all about celebrating peace, democracy, and community. We wish everyone a fantastic #SyttendeMai as we continue working together to champion these vital democratic values around the world. 🌍

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

📣 Hear what our young leaders have to say about youth inclusion and participation in governance and politics. 🎥Highlights from the recent recent Utoya Youth Engagement Workshop, held in partnership with @epd.eu and #Utoya. youtu.be/dGzMXOJXWP8

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Utøya Youth Engagement Workshop 2026

YouTube video by The Oslo Center

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Late last year, John Løvdal joined The Oslo Center as CEO. With decades of experience in democratic development, John is focused on the practical work of bridging the gap between citizens and decision-makers to help keep governance inclusive and accountable.

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A huge shoutout to our Words Matter! 2026 Student Ambassadors. Thank you for your hard work, brilliant insights, and for being the face of the next generation of leaders! 🌍🤝 #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

📸 The official photos from #WordsMatter2026 are now available online! Access them all here 👉 oslocenter.no/wordsmatter/photo-gallery

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V-Dem Institute @vdeminstitute.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

May 3rd is the #WorldPressFreedomDay. For this occasion, we use the V-Dem mapping tool to visualize the V-Dem v16 data for the Government censorship effort - media indicator in 2025. To show the differences between the last 20 years, we add a map with data for 2005. 🧵1(7) #Polisky #PolDataSky #Media

Two graphs in the form of world maps, showing the extent governments attempt to censor the print or broadcast media in 2025 and 2005 across the world. The scale ranges from 0 to 4, with 0 meaning that attempts to censor are direct and routine’ to 4 meaning that attempts to censor rarely occur, and if discovered, the responsible officials are usually punished. In 2025, in most of Asia and large parts of Africa governments more often try to censor media. Among the worst affected in 2025 are Chad, Congo, Egypt, and Eritrea in Africa, Afghanistan, China, and Myanmar in Asia, Belarus, Russia, and Turkey in Europe, and Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela in Latin America.
Some of the biggest negative changes between the years 2005 and 2025 can be seen in Afghanistan, China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, and the USA. Positive changes between the two years of comparison can be seen in for example Libya, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka.

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢 Applications are now open for the Empowering Women In Politics (EWIP) 2026 cohort training in #Kenya! This is your opportunity to build the skills, confidence, and strategies you need to compete and win in 2027. 📅 Deadline: Thursday, 7 May 2026 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/EWIP2026 #EWIP

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ENoP (European Network of Political Foundations) @enopeu.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢 New report: Political party regulation & inclusion in Africa Across Kenya, Malawi & Sierra Leone, one pattern stands out: 👉 The gap isn’t in the law — it’s in implementation. Stronger systems need enforcement, capacity & cooperation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3P7K2Xf #WYDEPoliticalParties #AAPPRA

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New Regional Report Highlights Pathways to Strengthen Political Party Regulation and Inclusion in Africa - ENoP

↩ Back to WYDE Comparative analysis of Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone provides key insights into regulatory frameworks, inclusion and regional cooperation A new set of reports developed under the […]

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

✨ 25+ speakers. 100s of delegates. 1 incredible day! Thank you for making #WordsMatter2026 a powerful showcase of dialogue. Yesterday proved common ground isn’t found, it’s built through our daily words and actions. The work continues. See you out there! 🌍 #Oslo #Takk

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

“This planet that we have, that is yours. That is for the youth.” - Jannicke Mikkelsen, Astronaut and filmmaker. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

"As a youth, you shouldn't need to sacrifice your life just to feel included… If young people are our future leaders and stakeholders, we must start treating them that way today.” - Tiana Doncheva, General Director and Co-Founder, WorkForce – internship. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“I’m not scared of the future. The only thing I’m scared of is that old men like me are not willing to leave their seat.” - Finn Jarle Rode, Chairman, The Oslo Center #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Young people are already trying to participate; they are already trying to raise their voices. But they are not being accepted. “When you climb a very steep mountain, you also need someone to support you.” - Sammy Radak, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association Representative. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“How will young people still be involved in politics when the government shut down social media use for youngsters?” - Jakob Øvensen Aanderaa, President, Norwegian Children and Youth Council (LNU) #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Politicians must remember that their power comes from their representation as elected officials.” - Stine Renate, State Secretary, Labour Party Norway. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Real youth participation starts with the material. The most disadvantaged youths are often those further way from political participation.” - Emma Lacina-Moser, Youth Development Lead, The King's Trust #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

There is now ~43% youth representation in Nepali Parliament after the recent elections… Young people have largely mobilized around social media. - Khimananda Devkota, Youth leader and General Secretary of Initiative for Civic Change Nepal (IFCC Nepal). #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Young people are mobilizing in a different way, increasingly mobilizing around core values… It is less hierarchical and much more inclusive. - Ana Mosiashvili, Research and Programmes Manager, @epd.eu. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

"In religious leadership, women are often the ones doing the heavy lifting for society."| @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social's Mona Siddiqui highlighting the "unglamorous but essential" work women do to sustain society. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Imams and Bishops should come together to condemn bad cultural practices, by emphasizing that such practices are not religious.” - Rev. Einar Tjelle, International Director, Church of Norway #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Honest and bravery of religious leaders is about being able to challenge your community, to be willing to risk your job, to be critical of your own faith. - Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, Rabbi at Bromley Reform Synagogue. #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Religious actors have tremendous leverage in conflicts and crisis… But their egos have to be maneuvered to uncover truth.” - Arne Sæverås, Senior Advisor Norwegian Church Aid #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The absence of #democracy makes the likelihood of conflict much higher… Armed conflict always straight into autocratization and makes democracy much more difficult to achieve. - Marianne Dahl, @prioresearch.bsky.social Research Director #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The "Joleen Doctrine" is a dangerous trend in modern politics. It swaps the question "Is this right?" for "Can I get away with this?" When we prioritize what we can do over what we should do, trust breaks down. - Lars H. Svendsen, @unibergen.bsky.social. #WordsMatter2026.

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Representation matters. If people feel connected to the people they elect into office, they trust them more.” - Jonas Andersen Sayed, Member of Parliament, the Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti) #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“I believe we are in period where there is a huge disconnect between leadership and the public… We have to keep calling on leadership for change.” - @jacindaardern.bsky.social, New Zealand Prime Minister (2017 – 2023). #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Empathetic leadership is a strength, not a weakness.” - @jacindaardern.bsky.social, New Zealand Prime Minister (2017 – 2023). #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“We did not respond enough to rising inequality, which has led to grievances that certain politicians use today… Ultimately what we are seeing is a product of human behaviour.” - Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand Prime Minister (2017 – 2023). #WordsMatter2026

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The Oslo Center @oslocenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

“Remember the 1990s? We were happy. We were looking forward to the future!” We are seeing a dramatic global trend on regime transformation and autocratization. Democracy is not winning. - Staffan I. Lindberg, V-Dem Institute Founding Director. #Democracy #WordsMatter2026

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