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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 11/08/2026

Since 2009, the Oslo Freedom Forum has brought together the world's leading human rights defenders, dissidents, journalists, artists, and advocates to share firsthand accounts from the front lines of the struggle for freedom.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 05/08/2026

1,500+ people. 111 countries. One shared purpose: dismantling dictatorship.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 28/07/2026

At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau reflected on the brutal reality of standing up to authoritarianism—and the moment she realized there was no such thing as a "safe" distance.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 22/07/2026

The fight for freedom often begins with a single act of courage. Kim Yumi, a North Korean defector and Oslo Freedom Forum 2025 speaker, recently shared her family’s extraordinary story with The New York Times — a story of survival, resilience, and the pursuit of a life beyond dictatorship.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 18/06/2026

Former @oslofreedomforum.com speaker, Cuban professor Enrique Del Risco shares his experience at the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum for independent Cuban outlet El Toque. His takeaway: the bad guys might be gaining ground, but the good ones show no sign of giving up. eltoque.com/volver-a-osl...

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Volver a Oslo: de Richard Gere a Rosa María Payá

En el Oslo Freedom Forum 2026, estrellas como Richard Gere compartieron escenario con activistas que han pagado su disidencia con prisión y torturas. Entre las voces que representaron a Cuba estuvo la...

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 09/07/2026

At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, journalist and co-founder of The Kite Tales @thinink.bsky.social reflected on returning home during Burma's democratic opening, voting for the first time, and the fragile hope that emerged in the interval between decades of military rule and the 2021 coup.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 18/06/2026

At the 2026 @oslofreedomforum.com, HRF’s Impact Litigation team hosted an interactive booth highlighting our work providing pro bono international legal representation to dissidents arbitrarily detained by dictatorships.

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opentodebate.bsky.social @opentodebate.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Is It Ethical to Cooperate with Chinese State Institutions to Secure Incremental Change? Watch our live debate from the @oslofreedomforum.com, produced in partnership with @hrf.org. bit.ly/4uC5DWy Debaters: @joannachiu.bsky.social vs. Isaac Stone Fish. Moderated by John Donvan.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 12/06/2026

Pandji Pragiwaksono brought comedy with a powerful message to the Oslo Freedom Forum stage, reflecting on the backlash he faced following the release of his tenth stand-up special, Mens Rea, on Netflix in Indonesia. Watch his set: ow.ly/77xq50Zb6Ft

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 10/06/2026

At the Oslo Freedom Forum, Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono turned lived experiences into punchlines that challenged repression, proving that a well-timed joke can do more than get a laugh. youtube.com/shorts/QqyrN...

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Pandji Pragiwaksono | 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 09/06/2026

At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, activists, artists, technologists, and changemakers from around the world came together to confront authoritarianism and strengthen the movement for freedom. www.youtube.com/shorts/duXRE...

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Voices from OFF 2026

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 08/06/2026

The 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum has come to a close, but the impact of our gathering continues to resonate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T-r...

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At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, We Dismantled Dictatorship

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 03/06/2026

The final day of the Oslo Freedom Forum is underway as three days of dialogue, testimony, and solidarity come to a close. Follow us to learn more!

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 02/06/2026

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2026 #OsloFreedomForum! We’re back at the Oslo Konserthus for another day of conversations, ideas, and stories from people challenging authoritarianism around the world. Joining virtually? Tune into the livestream → ow.ly/yE9r50Z6vOJ

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 01/06/2026

Happening now at the 2026 #OsloFreedomForum: a live debate on the ethics of engaging with Chinese state institutions, hosted in partnership with Open to Debate. Can cooperation create meaningful change, or does it legitimize repression? Join the livestream now → youtube.com/live/uvwl91Z7QmM

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 01/06/2026

A million-dollar bounty hangs over Carmen Lau’s head for demanding democracy in Hong Kong.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 01/06/2026

Day 1 of the Oslo Freedom Forum is underway at the Oslo Konserthus, where global voices for freedom are beginning to come together. What stories will shape the days ahead? Stream OFF live to follow along → ow.ly/K26a50Z60qf

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 31/05/2026

The countdown to the Oslo Freedom Forum is on, and @thinink.bsky.social will soon join us in Oslo, Norway.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 31/05/2026

Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum at the Oslo Konserthus where the work to dismantle dictatorship takes center stage. Be a part of the conversation → oslofreedomforum.com

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 30/05/2026

Two days to go until the Oslo Freedom Forum begins in Oslo, Norway, where human rights defenders, artists, and activists gather to confront systems of repression. Learn more → oslofreedomforum.com

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 29/05/2026

In three days, the Oslo Freedom Forum begins at the Oslo Konserthus, joining the effort to dismantle dictatorship. Learn more → oslofreedomforum.org

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 28/05/2026

With less than a week to go until the Oslo Freedom Forum, Tenzing Rigdol invites you to experience "Let There Be Light."

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Syria Justice and Accountability Centre @sjac-info.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Less than one week until @oslofreedomforum.com! SJAC's Director Mohammad Al Abdullah will be speaking on June 3rd at 10:30 GMT+2 Check back for a live stream oslofreedomforum.com/event/oslo-f...

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 27/05/2026

🎬 Invisible Visible 未见之见 comes to OFF! Joyce Yu-Jean Lee’s documentary short follows her experience confronting censorship while creating work on internet freedom.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 26/05/2026

🎬 Hong Kong Ne Répond Plus (“Hong Kong: Silent City”) comes to OFF!

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 26/05/2026

HRF urges Jordanian authorities to resolve this matter promptly, ensuring that Ibhais can travel safely and continue his vital advocacy work. Read the full press release → hrf.org/latest/hrf-u...

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HRF Urges Jordan to Uphold Human Rights Obligations and Facilitate Travel for Whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 26/05/2026

His passport currently remains in the custody of Jordanian authorities, leaving his legal and travel status entirely uncertain. Without his travel documents, Ibhais is unable to attend the @oslofreedomforum.com.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 26/05/2026

Authorities then pressured Ibhais to sign a written pledge committing to total public silence regarding Qatar. Following his refusal, officers warned of a potential travel ban, prolonged administrative detention, and blacklisting.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 26/05/2026

Authorities instructed him to cancel all planned public engagements, including his upcoming participation at the @oslofreedomforum.com, and to cease all commentary regarding Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, his personal legal case, and the conditions of migrant workers.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 26/05/2026

On May 10, 2026, Jordanian authorities at Queen Alia International Airport detained Abdullah Ibhais for nearly three hours upon his return from speaking at Nordic Media Days in Bergen, Norway. Officials questioned him extensively about his public engagements, confiscated his passport.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 25/05/2026

🎬 The Accidental President comes to OFF!

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 25/05/2026

In just one week, #OsloFF returns to Oslo, Norway! We welcome everyone who believes in democracy and freedom to join us. ow.ly/UIBR50Z3MtH

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 23/05/2026

🌏 Pioneering Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono is bringing stand-up comedy to the Oslo Freedom Forum stage.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 22/05/2026

🌍 Ali Sultan is proving that comedy can cross borders at the Oslo Freedom Forum.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 18/05/2026

🌏 Richard Gere will be speaking in person at the Oslo Freedom Forum this June in Oslo, Norway.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 16/05/2026

🌍 President Salome Zourabichvili is bringing her defense of democracy to the global stage!

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 14/05/2026

What does it mean to keep a culture alive under occupation? “Let There Be Light” is an immersive exhibition by Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol that confronts exile, identity, and cultural erasure under Chinese rule while illuminating a resilience that refuses to disappear.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 11/05/2026

Author Brandon Silver will speak at @oslofreedomforum.com this June, where he will discuss the global crackdown on legal defenders and how to protect those who uphold justice in the face of tyranny. Read the full piece here: time.com/article/2026...

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Why Lawyers Are Under Attack Around the World

"Courageous lawyers expose despotic regimes for what they are," write Irwin Cotler and Brandon Silver.

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Human Rights Foundation (HRF) @hrf.org · 11/05/2026

Ibhais will speak at @oslofreedomforum.com this June, where he’ll share more about his experience and why he believes “a World Cup paid for with blood” must never happen again. Read the full interview: www.tv2.no/sport/varsle...

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Varslet om VM – ble fengslet

Nå slår han alarm om Fifa

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 08/05/2026

Across the world, courage is building, voices are rising, and the momentum for freedom is growing stronger every day. Nowhere is that movement felt more than at the Oslo Freedom Forum. Get your tickets today: ow.ly/jmsJ50YWMGP

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 06/05/2026

Challenging systems isn’t enough. At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, we're building a future rooted in freedom and human dignity. Don't miss your chance to attend: oslofreedomforum.com

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 05/05/2026

🌍 Luaty Beirão is taking the stage at the Oslo Freedom Forum as a voice of resistance. Jailed for speaking out and for reading about nonviolent resistance, Luaty Beirão became a global symbol of Angola’s struggle for democracy. The rapper and activist takes the stage in Oslo this June.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 04/05/2026

🌍 Yirgalem Fisseha is bringing a voice dictators tried to silence to the Oslo Freedom Forum.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 03/05/2026

At the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum, we are shining a light on injustice and laying the groundwork for a future defined by freedom, democracy, and accountability against oppression. Get your tickets today: ow.ly/5sYA50YTFeV

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 02/05/2026

The countdown to the 2026 #OsloFreedomForum is in full swing! We are officially 30 days away from the world's leading voices in human rights gathering to collaborate and inspire one another in the struggle against tyranny. 👉 Get your tickets today: ow.ly/Bt8K50YTF6V

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 01/05/2026

🌎 Dr. Álvaro Salas-Castro is shaping the systems that support freedom. Founder of Demo Lab Foundation and president and CEO of The Reynolds Foundation, he joins us at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Oslo, Norway, to discuss civic innovation, responsible investment, and lasting impact.

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 30/04/2026

Together, we challenge oppression, amplify courage, and push back against those who seek to silence freedom. Attend the Oslo Freedom Forum June 1-3, 2026: oslofreedomforum.com

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Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) @oslofreedomforum.com · 29/04/2026

📣 Join us as a volunteer at the 2026 Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF)! Each year, OFF brings together activists, dissidents, and leaders from around the world.

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