Malala is coming to Arendalsuka
One young voice can create change far beyond her own community.
Malala Yousafzai has inspired millions of people around the world by standing up for every child’s right to education and to be heard.
This year, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate is coming to Arendalsuka. For ChildPress, she is an extraordinary example of how one young voice can create change far beyond her own community.
We hope our young reporters will get the opportunity to interview Malala in Arendal and ask her: What can children do when they want to change something that really matters to them?
In the video below, we also share our recent conversation with the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, where we talked about young people, dialogue, peace and the importance of giving children a voice.
We look forward to welcoming one of the world’s most inspiring voices for children and education to Arendalsuka.
Explore who’s who at Arendalsuka
Who is shaping the conversation at Norway’s biggest democracy festival? Our interactive map lets you explore the ministers, mayors, educators, experts and young reporters gathered at Arendalsuka 2026 — and the sessions that bring them together.
Switch to the Street Map to see where participants come from, across Norway and around the world, or open the Town View, where everyone is sorted into colour-coded neighbourhoods. Hover over a profile to reveal names and roles, and filter by event to follow the debates that matter to you.
These events are a selection chosen by ChildPress, and we plan to cover a number of them ourselves. Children who would like to take part can join us as a ChildPress reporter and help report on these events too.
- Politics & governance
- Academics & experts
- Community & local voices
- Education
Dette så urettferdig altså! – da barna fikk sitt eget ombud
by Målfrid Grude Flekkøy and Tor Fretheim
This book tells the story behind the creation of the world’s first Ombudsman for Children in Norway. Its message connects strongly with ChildPress: children should not only be protected, but should also be able to speak out about what they feel is unfair and be taken seriously by adults and decision-makers.
For ChildPress reporters, this means that their questions, experiences and stories matter. By investigating what affects children, interviewing adults and showing who can actually make a difference, they put this principle into practice: children have a voice, and that voice deserves a place in society.