Prime Minister of Norway since 14 October 2021. Previously Foreign Minister (2005–2012) and Health Minister (2012–2013). State Secretary and Chief of Staff at the PM's Office (2000–2001). Background in civil service and humanitarian organisations, including Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross (2003–2005). Leader of the Labour Party since 2014, MP for Oslo since 2009.

Premier van Noorwegen sinds 14 oktober 2021. Voorheen minister van Buitenlandse Zaken (2005–2012) en minister van Volksgezondheid (2012–2013). Staatssecretaris en stafchef bij het Bureau van de Premier (2000–2001). Achtergrond in de publieke dienst en humanitaire organisaties, waaronder Secretaris-Generaal van het Noorse Rode Kruis (2003–2005). Leider van de Arbeiderspartij sinds 2014, parlementslid voor Oslo sinds 2009.

Statsminister i Norge siden 14. oktober 2021. Tidligere utenriksminister (2005–2012) og helse- og omsorgsminister (2012–2013). Statssekretær og stabssjef ved Statsministerens kontor (2000–2001). Bakgrunn fra forvaltning og humanitære organisasjoner, blant annet generalsekretær i Norges Røde Kors (2003–2005). Leder av Arbeiderpartiet siden 2014, stortingsrepresentant for Oslo siden 2009.

Genre-defining documentary presenter known for immersive documentaries exploring controversial and complex aspects of the human condition. Currently featured with new Netflix documentary 'Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere' (released March 11, 2026), immersing himself in the world of online figures shaping contemporary ideas about masculinity. Presented BAFTA-winning 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends', 'When Louis Met…' and specials including 'The Most Hated Family in America', 'Miami Mega Jail', 'Altered States' and 'My Scientology Movie'. Host of The Louis Theroux Podcast and co-founder of independent production company Mindhouse.

Genre-vormende documentairemaker, bekend om immersieve documentaires die controversiële en complexe aspecten van het menselijk bestaan verkennen. Te zien met de nieuwe Netflix-documentaire 'Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere' (verschenen op 11 maart 2026), waarin hij zich onderdompelt in de wereld van online figuren die hedendaagse opvattingen over mannelijkheid vormgeven. Presenteerde de BAFTA-winnende serie 'Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends', 'When Louis Met…' en specials zoals 'The Most Hated Family in America', 'Miami Mega Jail', 'Altered States' en 'My Scientology Movie'. Host van The Louis Theroux Podcast en mede-oprichter van productiebedrijf Mindhouse.

Sjangerdefinerende dokumentarist, kjent for fordypende dokumentarer som utforsker kontroversielle og komplekse sider ved menneskelivet. Aktuell med ny Netflix-dokumentar «Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere» (lansert 11. mars 2026), der han fordyper seg i online-skikkelser som former samtidens forestillinger om maskulinitet. Har laget den BAFTA-vinnende serien «Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends», «When Louis Met…» og spesialene «The Most Hated Family in America», «Miami Mega Jail», «Altered States» og «My Scientology Movie». Vert for The Louis Theroux Podcast og medgrunnlegger av produksjonsselskapet Mindhouse.

Co-founder of Rappler, the leading digital news site fighting for press freedom in the Philippines. Endured constant political harassment and arrests by the Duterte government, posting bail ten times. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2021 for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression. Appointed by the UN Secretary-General to the Leadership Panel of the Internet Governance Forum (Vice-Chair). Professor of Practice at Columbia University. Author of 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' (2022), translated into 20+ languages.

Mede-oprichter van Rappler, de toonaangevende digitale nieuwssite die strijdt voor persvrijheid in de Filipijnen. Doorstond constante politieke intimidatie en arrestaties door het Duterte-regime, moest tien keer borgtocht betalen. Ontving in oktober 2021 de Nobelprijs voor de Vrede voor haar inspanningen om vrijheid van meningsuiting te beschermen. Benoemd door de VN-secretaris-generaal in het Leadership Panel van het Internet Governance Forum (vice-voorzitter). Professor of Practice aan Columbia University. Auteur van 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' (2022), vertaald in 20+ talen.

Medgrunnlegger av Rappler, den ledende digitale nyhetssiden som kjemper for pressefrihet i Filippinene. Har holdt ut konstant politisk trakassering og arrestasjoner under Duterte-regimet, og måtte stille kausjon ti ganger. Tildelt Nobels fredspris i oktober 2021 for sin innsats for å beskytte ytringsfriheten. Utnevnt av FNs generalsekretær til lederpanelet for Internet Governance Forum (nestleder). Professor of Practice ved Columbia University. Forfatter av «How to Stand Up to a Dictator» (2022), oversatt til 20+ språk.

Co-Founder and President of KRIS, a Philippine non-profit promoting peace through education and youth leadership. KRIS has trained over 1,000 Filipino youth leaders in peacebuilding and received the YouthLED Democracy Award from The Asia Foundation in 2021. One of ten young leaders selected by Kofi Annan for the Extremely Together initiative against violent extremism. Also Managing Director of DIGInspire communications agency.

Mede-oprichter en President van KRIS, een Filipijnse non-profit die vrede bevordert via onderwijs en jongerenleiderschap. KRIS heeft meer dan 1.000 Filipijnse jongerenleiders getraind en ontving in 2021 de YouthLED Democracy Award van The Asia Foundation. Een van tien jonge leiders geselecteerd door Kofi Annan voor het Extremely Together-initiatief tegen gewelddadig extremisme. Ook Managing Director van communicatiebureau DIGInspire.

Medgrunnlegger og president for KRIS, en filippinsk ideell organisasjon som fremmer fred gjennom utdanning og ungdomsledelse. KRIS har trent over 1 000 filippinske ungdomsledere og mottok i 2021 YouthLED Democracy Award fra The Asia Foundation. En av ti unge ledere valgt av Kofi Annan til Extremely Together-initiativet mot voldelig ekstremisme. Også daglig leder for kommunikasjonsbyrået DIGInspire.

Journalist and presenter at NRK (Norwegian National Broadcasting), with many years of experience across radio and television, from regional news to national broadcasts.

Journalist en presentator bij NRK (Noorse publieke omroep), met vele jaren ervaring in radio en televisie, van regionaal nieuws tot landelijke uitzendingen.

Journalist og programleder i NRK, med mange års erfaring fra radio og fjernsyn, fra regionsendinger til riksdekkende sendinger.

CEO of WEXFO. Joined from her position as State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister of Norway. Previously Mayor of Lillehammer (2019–2023), International Coordinator at Oppland County Municipality, and General Manager of the Nansen Peace Center. Trained teacher with a degree in social sciences from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Has been a member of the Norwegian Labour Party's central international committee.

CEO van WEXFO. Aangetreden vanuit haar functie als staatssecretaris bij het Bureau van de Noorse premier. Voorheen burgemeester van Lillehammer (2019–2023), Internationaal Coördinator bij de provincie Oppland en directeur van het Nansen Peace Center. Opgeleid als leraar met een graad in sociale wetenschappen van Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Lid van het centrale internationale comité van de Noorse Arbeiderspartij.

Daglig leder i WEXFO. Tiltrådte fra stillingen som statssekretær ved Statsministerens kontor. Tidligere ordfører i Lillehammer (2019–2023), internasjonal koordinator i Oppland fylkeskommune, og daglig leder ved Nansen Fredssenter. Utdannet lærer med samfunnsfag fra Høgskolen i Innlandet. Medlem av Arbeiderpartiets sentrale internasjonale utvalg.

Child and youth rights advocate, media practitioner and communications specialist. Advocacy Manager at Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization, designing national campaigns that amplify the voices of children and youth in Malawi, especially girls. With 9+ years of experience, has produced 280+ TV/Radio programmes on child marriage, teen pregnancy and gender-based violence. Her advocacy contributed to Malawi's constitutional amendment outlawing child marriage and the removal of tax on sanitary pads. Mandela Washington Fellowship alumna. Has spoken at the Oslo Freedom Forum.

Kinder- en jongerenrechtenactiviste, mediamaker en communicatiespecialiste. Advocacy Manager bij Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization, ontwerpt nationale campagnes die de stemmen van kinderen en jongeren in Malawi versterken, vooral meisjes. Met 9+ jaar ervaring heeft ze 280+ tv- en radioprogramma's geproduceerd over kindhuwelijk, tienerzwangerschap en gendergerelateerd geweld. Haar lobbywerk droeg bij aan de Malawische grondwetswijziging die kindhuwelijk uitbant en de afschaffing van btw op menstruatieproducten. Mandela Washington Fellowship-alumna. Heeft gesproken op het Oslo Freedom Forum.

Forkjemper for barne- og ungdomsrettigheter, mediearbeider og kommunikasjonsspesialist. Advocacy Manager hos Timveni Child and Youth Media Organization, der hun utformer nasjonale kampanjer som forsterker stemmene til barn og unge i Malawi, særlig jenter. Med over ni års erfaring har hun produsert mer enn 280 TV- og radioprogrammer om barneekteskap, tenåringsgraviditet og kjønnsbasert vold. Hennes lobbyarbeid bidro til Malawis grunnlovsendring mot barneekteskap og fjerning av moms på sanitærprodukter. Mandela Washington Fellowship-alumna. Har talt på Oslo Freedom Forum.

Architect and urban designer working at the intersection of public space, freedom of expression and community engagement. Through his initiative AANN and signature project Living Mosaics, he transforms unused urban spaces into open forums for dialogue and youth participation. One flagship project converted an unused rooftop overlooking a Roman theatre in Jordan into an open-air stage. Works with UNDP and civil society partners across the Middle East.

Architect en stedenbouwkundige op het snijvlak van publieke ruimte, vrijheid van meningsuiting en gemeenschapsbetrokkenheid. Via zijn initiatief AANN en zijn paradeproject Living Mosaics transformeert hij ongebruikte stedelijke ruimtes tot open forums voor dialoog en jongerenparticipatie. Een opvallend project veranderde een ongebruikt dak met uitzicht op een Romeins theater in Jordanië in een openluchtpodium. Werkt samen met UNDP en maatschappelijke partners in het Midden-Oosten.

Arkitekt og byplanlegger som arbeider i skjæringspunktet mellom offentlig rom, ytringsfrihet og samfunnsengasjement. Gjennom initiativet AANN og hovedprosjektet Living Mosaics forvandler han ubrukte byrom til åpne forum for dialog og ungdomsdeltakelse. Ett markant prosjekt gjorde et ubrukt tak med utsikt over et romersk teater i Jordan om til en utescene. Samarbeider med UNDP og sivilsamfunnsaktører i Midtøsten.

Goan-Australian leader and strategist, 2024 ACT Young Australian of the Year. Internationally recognised for work in gender equality, youth empowerment, and civic and democratic engagement across the UN, Australian Government, civil society and Fortune 500 companies.

Goan-Australische leider en strategist, 2024 ACT Young Australian of the Year. Internationaal erkend voor werk in genderegaliteit, jongerenempowerment en democratische participatie via de VN, de Australische overheid, het maatschappelijk middenveld en Fortune 500-bedrijven.

Goansk-australsk leder og strateg, 2024 ACT Young Australian of the Year. Internasjonalt anerkjent for arbeid med likestilling, ungdomsmyndiggjøring og demokratisk deltakelse på tvers av FN, australske myndigheter, sivilsamfunn og Fortune 500-selskaper.

International development professional with experience across Latin America, the Caribbean and East Africa. Led +Mujeres +Ideas, a Colombian initiative amplifying women entrepreneurs in economic transformation. Has contributed to peacebuilding and participatory rural development under Colombia's Peace Accord. Now supports farmer- and entrepreneur-based organisations to strengthen sustainability and collective voice.

Internationaal ontwikkelingsprofessional met ervaring in Latijns-Amerika, het Caribisch gebied en Oost-Afrika. Leidde +Mujeres +Ideas, een Colombiaans initiatief dat vrouwelijke ondernemers versterkte in economische transformatie. Heeft bijgedragen aan vredesopbouw en participatieve plattelandsontwikkeling onder Colombia's vredesakkoord. Werkt nu met boeren- en ondernemersorganisaties aan duurzaamheid en collectieve stem.

Internasjonal utviklingsekspert med erfaring fra Latin-Amerika, Karibia og Øst-Afrika. Ledet +Mujeres +Ideas, et colombiansk initiativ som styrket kvinnelige gründere i økonomisk transformasjon. Har bidratt til fredsbygging og deltakende ruralutvikling under Colombias fredsavtale. Jobber nå med bonde- og gründerorganisasjoner med bærekraft og kollektiv stemme.

Born in Kyiv, graduated from the Faculty of Journalism of Lviv University. Worked as a journalist, copywriter and editor before moving into communications management in 2016, including PR for Odesa International Film Festival and the Ukrainian Film Academy. Joined PEN Ukraine in 2023; became Deputy Executive Director in February 2025. Author of the project 'People of Culture Taken Away By The War'. Playwright and poet — her poetry appeared in the Anthology of Maidan Verses (2014).

Geboren in Kyiv, afgestudeerd aan de Faculteit Journalistiek van de Universiteit van Lviv. Werkte als journalist, copywriter en redacteur voordat ze in 2016 communicatiemanager werd, onder andere voor het Odesa International Film Festival en de Oekraïense Filmacademie. Trad in 2023 toe tot PEN Ukraine; werd in februari 2025 Deputy Executive Director. Auteur van het project 'People of Culture Taken Away By The War'. Toneelschrijver en dichter — haar gedichten verschenen in de Anthology of Maidan Verses (2014).

Født i Kyiv, utdannet ved Det journalistiske fakultet ved Lviv-universitetet. Jobbet som journalist, tekstforfatter og redaktør før hun ble kommunikasjonssjef i 2016, blant annet for Odesa International Film Festival og Ukrainas filmakademi. Begynte i PEN Ukraine i 2023; ble nestleder i februar 2025. Forfatter av prosjektet «People of Culture Taken Away By The War». Dramatiker og poet — diktene hennes inngikk i Anthology of Maidan Verses (2014).

Editor and Managing Director of Solomon, an award-winning investigative newsroom in Greece. The only female managing director and publisher in Greek media. Champions sustainable newsroom cultures, prioritising journalist well-being, mental health and ethical leadership. Solomon investigations have won the IJ4EU Impact Award, the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize and the European Press Prize. 2026 Ochberg Fellow, 2024 LEDE alumna at Columbia.

Redacteur en Managing Director van Solomon, een bekroonde Griekse onderzoeksredactie. De enige vrouwelijke uitgever in de Griekse media. Voorvechter van duurzame redactiecultuur, met focus op welzijn, geestelijke gezondheid en ethisch leiderschap voor journalisten. Solomon-onderzoeken wonnen de IJ4EU Impact Award, de Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize en de European Press Prize. 2026 Ochberg Fellow, 2024 LEDE-alumna Columbia.

Redaktør og daglig leder i Solomon, en prisbelønt gravende greske redaksjon. Den eneste kvinnelige forleggeren i greske medier. Forkjemper for bærekraftig redaksjonskultur, med vekt på journalisters trivsel, mental helse og etisk lederskap. Solomons undersøkelser har vunnet IJ4EU Impact Award, Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize og European Press Prize. 2026 Ochberg Fellow, 2024 LEDE-alumna fra Columbia.

Student of Scandinavian studies at the University of Belgrade. Part-time journalist focusing on activism and pop culture. Helped edit a student-led magazine dedicated to protest-inspired art during the Serbian student blockades. Spent a year on exchange at the Nansen Academy, where she organised discussions about the student movement and mass demonstrations in Serbia.

Student Scandinavische studies aan de Universiteit van Belgrado. Parttime journalist met focus op activisme en popcultuur. Werkte mee aan een studentenmagazine gewijd aan protestkunst tijdens de Servische studentenblokkades. Een jaar uitwisseling aan de Nansen Academie, waar ze discussies organiseerde over de Servische studentenbeweging en massademonstraties.

Student i skandinaviske studier ved Universitetet i Beograd. Deltidsjournalist med fokus på aktivisme og populærkultur. Bidro til et studentmagasin viet til protestkunst under de serbiske studentblokadene. Var ett år på utveksling ved Nansenskolen, hvor hun organiserte diskusjoner om studentbevegelsen og masseprotestene i Serbia.

Executive leader and advocate working at the intersection of sustainability, ESG and humanitarian impact. Has advised CEOs, ministers and ambassadors on integrating ESG principles into organisational strategies. Specialises in aligning operations with UN SDGs. Humanitarian work includes child protection, refugee support, gender equality and disaster risk reduction.

Uitvoerend leider en pleitbezorger op het snijvlak van duurzaamheid, ESG en humanitaire impact. Heeft CEO's, ministers en ambassadeurs geadviseerd over integratie van ESG-principes in organisatiestrategie. Specialiseert in afstemming van operaties op de SDG's van de VN. Humanitair werk omvat kinderbescherming, vluchtelingenhulp, gendergelijkheid en rampenrisicovermindering.

Lederskikkelse og forkjemper i skjæringspunktet mellom bærekraft, ESG og humanitært arbeid. Har rådgitt CEO-er, ministre og ambassadører om å integrere ESG-prinsipper i organisasjonsstrategier. Spesialiserer seg på å tilpasse drift til FNs bærekraftsmål. Humanitært arbeid omfatter barnevern, flyktningestøtte, likestilling og katastrofereduksjon.

Mugum Indigenous Youth from Nepal. Founder and Vice-Chair of WE-Women from Indigenous Nationalities (WE-WIN), Working Group member of the International Indigenous Youth Forum on Climate Change. Works at the nexus of climate, gender and Indigenous rights. Active in UN mechanisms including CEDAW and UNFCCC, including the opening plenary at COP28. Led Indigenous Peoples' Engagement in Nepal's NDC 3.0 preparation. One of the drafting members of the Gen-Z Peoples Movement Agreement, part of the Gen-Z Movement Alliance that negotiated and signed the agreement with the Interim Government of Nepal.

Mugum inheemse jongere uit Nepal. Oprichter en Vice-Chair van WE-Women from Indigenous Nationalities (WE-WIN), werkgroeplid van het International Indigenous Youth Forum on Climate Change. Werkt op het snijvlak van klimaat, gender en inheemse rechten. Actief in VN-mechanismen waaronder CEDAW en UNFCCC, inclusief de openingsplenair van COP28. Leidde inheemse betrokkenheid bij Nepal's NDC 3.0. Een van de opstellers van het Gen-Z Peoples Movement Agreement, onderdeel van de Gen-Z Movement Alliance die het akkoord onderhandelde en ondertekende met de interim-regering van Nepal.

Mugum-urfolksungdom fra Nepal. Grunnlegger og nestleder for WE-Women from Indigenous Nationalities (WE-WIN), og medlem av arbeidsgruppen i International Indigenous Youth Forum on Climate Change. Arbeider i skjæringspunktet mellom klima, kjønn og urfolksrettigheter. Aktiv i FN-mekanismer som CEDAW og UNFCCC, og talte på åpningsplenum under COP28. Ledet urfolks deltakelse i Nepals NDC 3.0. En av forfatterne av Gen-Z Peoples Movement Agreement, og del av Gen-Z Movement Alliance som forhandlet og signerte avtalen med Nepals overgangsregjering.

Game designer and researcher who has designed games for learning, healthcare, social safety, sustainability and science outreach across digital, tabletop and hybrid platforms. Co-founder of 'Play in Nature'. Completing his PhD in Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence (iGGi). Developed 'Thinking Through', a framework for designing contextual role-playing games to understand climate action. Previously led UX design teams creating B2C and B2B digital products in India and internationally. Writes short stories and essays in Marathi.

Game-ontwerper en onderzoeker die games heeft ontworpen voor leren, gezondheid, sociale veiligheid, duurzaamheid en wetenschapscommunicatie, op digitale, tabletop en hybride platforms. Mede-oprichter van 'Play in Nature'. Promoveert in Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence (iGGi). Ontwikkelde 'Thinking Through', een raamwerk voor het ontwerpen van contextuele rollenspelen voor klimaatactie. Leidde eerder UX-designteams voor B2C- en B2B-producten in India en internationaal. Schrijft korte verhalen en essays in zijn moedertaal Marathi.

Spilldesigner og forsker som har designet spill for læring, helse, sosial sikkerhet, bærekraft og forskningsformidling, på digitale, brettbaserte og hybride plattformer. Medgrunnlegger av «Play in Nature». Fullfører doktorgraden i Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence (iGGi). Utviklet «Thinking Through», et rammeverk for å designe kontekstuelle rollespill om klimahandling. Tidligere leder for UX-designteam som lagde B2C- og B2B-produkter i India og internasjonalt. Skriver noveller og essay på morsmålet marathi.

Program Coordinator for the Debate Team at Braver Angels, a US nonprofit combating political polarisation. Founded the First Amendment Forum (1AF) at the University of South Florida, a venue for contentious discourse and free speech advocacy. In 2022 he and 1AF became plaintiffs in a successful lawsuit (with FIRE) against Florida's Stop WOKE Act. Has worked with FIRE, the Florida First Amendment Foundation and Heterodox Academy. MA in Legal and Political Theory from UCL.

Program Coordinator voor het Debate Team bij Braver Angels, een Amerikaanse non-profit tegen politieke polarisatie. Oprichter van het First Amendment Forum (1AF) aan de University of South Florida, een platform voor controversiële discussie en voor het bepleiten van vrije meningsuiting. In 2022 werden hij en 1AF eisers in een succesvolle rechtszaak (samen met FIRE) tegen de Florida Stop WOKE Act. Heeft gewerkt met FIRE, de Florida First Amendment Foundation en Heterodox Academy. MA in Legal and Political Theory van UCL.

Programkoordinator for Debate Team i Braver Angels, en amerikansk ideell organisasjon som bekjemper politisk polarisering. Grunnla First Amendment Forum (1AF) ved University of South Florida, et forum for kontroversiell diskurs og forkjemper for ytringsfrihet. I 2022 var han og 1AF saksøkere i en vellykket rettssak (sammen med FIRE) mot Floridas Stop WOKE Act. Har jobbet med FIRE, Florida First Amendment Foundation og Heterodox Academy. MA i juridisk og politisk teori fra UCL.

Legislative Analyst for Technology and Free Expression at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). At FIRE applies First Amendment principles to emerging technologies, coordinates FIRE's Tech Policy Working Group and writes on AI and social media. Previously worked at the campus and state level in Florida to advocate for student constitutional rights. BA in Economics and History from University of South Florida.

Legislative Analyst voor Technology and Free Expression bij de Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Bij FIRE past hij First Amendment-principes toe op opkomende technologieën, coördineert FIRE's Tech Policy Working Group en schrijft over AI en sociale media. Werkte eerder op campus- en staatsniveau in Florida om grondwettelijke rechten van studenten te bepleiten. BA Economie en Geschiedenis van de University of South Florida.

Legislative Analyst for Technology and Free Expression hos Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Hos FIRE anvender han First Amendment-prinsipper på nye teknologier, koordinerer FIREs Tech Policy Working Group og skriver om KI og sosiale medier. Tidligere advokerte han på campus- og delstatsnivå i Florida for studenters grunnlovsfestede rettigheter. BA i økonomi og historie fra University of South Florida.

Investigative reporter at The Daily Star, Bangladesh's leading English-language newspaper. Reporting focuses on state-perpetrated rights violations — torture, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, political disinformation — and on kleptocracy, capital flight, and collusion between large corporations and the state. Investigated the killing of protestors during the 2024 student uprising in Bangladesh that left 1,400 dead, including during an internet shutdown. Her newspaper office was attacked by a mob and set on fire while she and 28 colleagues were inside.

Onderzoeksjournalist bij The Daily Star, de toonaangevende Engelstalige krant van Bangladesh. Verslaggeving richt zich op door de staat gepleegde mensenrechtenschendingen — marteling, gedwongen verdwijningen, buitengerechtelijke executies, politieke desinformatie — en op kleptocratie, kapitaalvlucht en collusie tussen grote bedrijven en de staat. Onderzocht de moord op demonstranten door de politie tijdens een internet-shutdown bij de studentenopstand van 2024 in Bangladesh, met 1.400 doden. Het redactiekantoor waar Zyma werkt werd door een menigte aangevallen en in brand gestoken terwijl zij en 28 collega's binnen waren.

Gravende journalist i The Daily Star, Bangladeshs ledende engelskspråklige avis. Hennes rapportering omhandler statlige menneskerettighetsbrudd — tortur, tvungne forsvinninger, utenrettslige drap, politisk desinformasjon — samt kleptokrati, kapitalflukt og samspill mellom store selskaper og staten. Hun har undersøkt drap på demonstranter midt under en internett-stengning under studentopprøret i 2024 i Bangladesh, som etterlot 1 400 døde. Redaksjonen hennes ble angrepet av en mobb og påtent mens hun og 28 kolleger var inne.

Reporter for Dutch daily newspaper NRC Handelsblad, previously political correspondent. Author of 'Wat iedereen aangaat: hoe de democratie wordt afgebroken en hoe we haar vernieuwen' (What Touches All: How our Democracies are Destroyed and How We Renew Them), arguing for a radical democratisation of politics, economics and society. Studied political science and philosophy at Leiden, journalism at the University of Amsterdam, additional courses in Rotterdam and London. In 2021 he and a colleague won two awards for investigative journalism on the Dutch government's handling of the first six months of the covid pandemic.

Verslaggever voor NRC Handelsblad, voorheen politiek redacteur. Auteur van 'Wat iedereen aangaat: hoe de democratie wordt afgebroken en hoe we haar vernieuwen', waarin hij pleit voor een radicale democratisering van politiek, economie en samenleving. Studeerde politicologie en filosofie in Leiden, journalistiek aan de UvA, plus cursussen in Rotterdam en Londen. In 2021 wonnen hij en een collega twee prijzen voor onderzoeksjournalistiek over de Nederlandse aanpak van de eerste zes maanden van de coronapandemie.

Reporter for den nederlandske dagsavisen NRC Handelsblad, tidligere politisk korrespondent. Forfatter av «Wat iedereen aangaat: hoe de democratie wordt afgebroken en hoe we haar vernieuwen» (Det som angår alle: hvordan demokratiet brytes ned og hvordan vi fornyer det), der han argumenterer for en radikal demokratisering av politikk, økonomi og samfunn. Studerte statsvitenskap og filosofi i Leiden, journalistikk ved UvA, og kurs i Rotterdam og London. I 2021 vant han og en kollega to priser for gravende journalistikk om den nederlandske håndteringen av første halvår av koronapandemien.

Lawyer at Advokatfirmaet Thallaug. Previously attorney at the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) and deputy judge at Oslo District Court. Also worked at Selmer law firm. Specialises in labour law and environmental law. At WEXFO, focuses on free speech in professional environments and the boundary between freedom of speech and loyalty obligations.

Advocaat bij Advokatfirmaet Thallaug. Voorheen advocaat bij de Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) en plaatsvervangend rechter bij de rechtbank van Oslo. Werkte ook bij Selmer. Specialiseert in arbeidsrecht en milieurecht. Bij WEXFO focust ze op vrije meningsuiting in professionele omgevingen en de grens tussen vrijheid van meningsuiting en loyaliteitsverplichtingen.

Advokat i Advokatfirmaet Thallaug. Tidligere advokat i NHO og dommerfullmektig ved Oslo tingrett. Har også jobbet i Selmer. Spesialiserer seg på arbeidsrett og miljørett. På WEXFO fokuserer hun på ytringsfrihet i arbeidslivet og grensen mellom ytringsfrihet og lojalitetsplikt.

London-based writer and broadcaster. Lived in Johannesburg from childhood until age 18, then returned to England for university. Has written for and appeared on Spiked, TalkTV, GB News, the BBC, The Spectator and The Sun. Values frank debate on controversial or difficult topics and argues this requires an open culture grounded in free speech and good-faith discussion.

In Londen gevestigde schrijver en omroeper. Bracht haar jeugd door in Johannesburg tot haar 18e, ging toen naar Engeland om te studeren. Heeft geschreven voor en verschenen op Spiked, TalkTV, GB News, BBC, The Spectator en The Sun. Hecht aan eerlijk debat over controversiële onderwerpen, en betoogt dat dit een open cultuur vereist gebaseerd op vrije meningsuiting en discussie te goeder trouw.

London-basert skribent og kringkaster. Vokste opp i Johannesburg fram til hun var 18, før hun returnerte til England for studier. Har skrevet for og opptrådt på Spiked, TalkTV, GB News, BBC, The Spectator og The Sun. Verdsetter ærlig debatt om kontroversielle temaer, og mener dette krever en åpen kultur basert på ytringsfrihet og diskusjon i god tro.

CEO at Safemuse – Safe Havens for Artists, and chair of human rights organisation FIVAS. Background in international relations and law. Has worked on human rights issues in several countries; in recent years with Norwegian civil society organisations NOAS, FIVAS and the Norwegian Council for Africa, with focus on corporate social responsibility.

CEO bij Safemuse – Safe Havens for Artists, en voorzitter van mensenrechtenorganisatie FIVAS. Achtergrond in internationale betrekkingen en recht. Heeft gewerkt aan mensenrechten in verschillende landen; recent met Noorse maatschappelijke organisaties NOAS, FIVAS en de Noorse Raad voor Afrika, met focus op maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen.

Daglig leder ved Safemuse – Safe Havens for Artists, og styreleder i menneskerettighetsorganisasjonen FIVAS. Bakgrunn fra internasjonale relasjoner og jus. Har jobbet med menneskerettigheter i flere land; de siste årene med norske organisasjoner som NOAS, FIVAS og Norsk Råd for Afrika, med vekt på samfunnsansvar.

Senior Advisor and Head of the dialogue team at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Lillehammer. Has developed dialogue processes and trainings in conflicts and polarised societies in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Previously worked in Nicaragua and led a Norwegian municipal integration centre for refugees. Trained nurse with a degree in multicultural understanding.

Senior Adviseur en hoofd van het dialoogteam bij het Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in Lillehammer. Heeft dialoogprocessen en trainingen ontwikkeld in conflicten en gepolariseerde samenlevingen in Europa, Latijns-Amerika, Afrika en het Midden-Oosten. Werkte eerder in Nicaragua en leidde een Noors gemeentelijk integratiecentrum voor vluchtelingen. Verpleegkundige met een graad in multiculturele kennis.

Seniorrådgiver og leder for dialogteamet ved Nansen Senter for Fred og Dialog i Lillehammer. Har utviklet dialogprosesser og opplæring i konflikter og polariserte samfunn i Europa, Latin-Amerika, Afrika og Midtøsten. Tidligere jobbet i Nicaragua, og ledet et kommunalt integreringssenter for flyktninger i Norge. Utdannet sykepleier med bachelor i flerkulturell forståelse.

Iranian journalist whose work has focused on the lives of vulnerable and often invisible people — people struggling with addiction and poverty, families marked by loss. After migrating, she lost her primary journalistic position and now supports herself through cleaning and domestic work. Despite this, writing remains central to her identity. Her current focus is poverty, isolation and loneliness among elderly people in France.

Iraanse journalist wiens werk zich richt op het leven van kwetsbare en vaak onzichtbare mensen — mensen met verslaving en armoede, gezinnen getekend door verlies. Na haar migratie verloor ze haar journalistieke baan en onderhoudt ze zichzelf nu via schoonmaak- en huishoudelijk werk. Toch blijft schrijven centraal voor haar identiteit. Haar huidige focus: armoede, isolatie en eenzaamheid bij ouderen in Frankrijk.

Iransk journalist hvis arbeid fokuserer på livene til sårbare og ofte usynlige mennesker — folk som sliter med rus og fattigdom, familier preget av tap. Etter migrasjonen mistet hun journalistjobben og forsørger seg nå gjennom rengjøring og husarbeid. Likevel er skriving fortsatt sentralt i hvem hun er. Hennes nåværende fokus: fattigdom, isolasjon og ensomhet blant eldre i Frankrike.

Worked with PEN International for 8 years before being elected its youngest board member in its 100-year history, supporting writers at risk worldwide. Leads efforts with colleagues from 62 countries to build 'the Young Writers Committee' and the platform Tomorrow Club. Works at Correctiv's Arts & Journalism department. Debut poetry collection 'All These Things Aren't Really Lost' (2022). Co-wrote fable book 'Duvar' (The Wall) with his father, journalist Can Dündar, who was unlawfully arrested in Turkey; the family was eventually forced into exile.

Werkte 8 jaar bij PEN International voordat hij in de 100-jarige geschiedenis tot het jongste bestuurslid werd gekozen, ter ondersteuning van schrijvers in gevaar wereldwijd. Leidt met collega's uit 62 landen 'the Young Writers Committee' en het platform Tomorrow Club. Werkt bij de afdeling Arts & Journalism van Correctiv. Debuteerde in 2022 met de poëziebundel 'All These Things Aren't Really Lost'. Schreef het fabelboek 'Duvar' (De Muur) met zijn vader, journalist Can Dündar, die onrechtmatig in Turkije werd gearresteerd; het gezin werd uiteindelijk gedwongen in ballingschap te gaan.

Jobbet med PEN International i 8 år før han ble valgt til organisasjonens yngste styremedlem i dens 100-årige historie, til støtte for forfattere i fare verden over. Leder, sammen med kolleger fra 62 land, «Young Writers Committee» og plattformen Tomorrow Club. Jobber ved Arts & Journalism-avdelingen i Correctiv. Debuterte med poesisamlingen «All These Things Aren't Really Lost» (2022). Skrev fabelboken «Duvar» (Muren) sammen med faren Can Dündar, en journalist som ble ulovlig arrestert i Tyrkia; familien ble til slutt tvunget i eksil.

Veteran journalist and media innovator. Founder of Welad Elbalad Media Services, dedicated to community media development in Egypt. Senior editor of AUC's Cairo Review. First Arab woman and first Egyptian on the Executive Committee of WAN-IFRA. Marie Colvin Journalists' Network Trustee. Former Arab Region Director for WAN-IFRA's Women in News (WIN) programme. Harvard Nieman Visiting Fellow (2016), 2024 Reagan-Fascell NED Fellow. Founding chief editor of the English edition of Al Masry Al Youm.

Veteraan-journalist en media-innovator. Oprichter van Welad Elbalad Media Services, gericht op community-mediaontwikkeling in Egypte. Senior redacteur van AUC's Cairo Review. Eerste Arabische vrouw en eerste Egyptenaar in het uitvoerend comité van WAN-IFRA. Marie Colvin Journalists' Network Trustee. Voorheen Arab Region Director van WAN-IFRA's Women in News-programma. Harvard Nieman Visiting Fellow (2016), Reagan-Fascell NED Fellow (2024). Oprichtend hoofdredacteur van de Engelse editie van Al Masry Al Youm.

Veteranjournalist og medieinnovatør. Grunnlegger av Welad Elbalad Media Services, viet til lokalmedie-utvikling i Egypt. Senior redaktør i AUCs Cairo Review. Første arabiske kvinne og første egypter i WAN-IFRAs eksekutivkomité. Marie Colvin Journalists' Network Trustee. Tidligere regiondirektør for WAN-IFRAs Women in News-program. Harvard Nieman Visiting Fellow (2016), Reagan-Fascell NED Fellow (2024). Grunnleggerredaktør av den engelske utgaven av Al Masry Al Youm.

Iranian poet, editor, human rights activist and midwife. Part of the 'Postmodern Ghazal' literary movement, considered the most radical poetic movement in contemporary Iran. Has been chief editor of several literary magazines. Her poetry, fiction and non-fiction explore sexuality, religion, gender and the struggle for women's rights.

Iraanse dichter, redacteur, mensenrechtenactivist en vroedvrouw. Onderdeel van de 'Postmoderne Ghazal'-beweging, beschouwd als de meest radicale poëtische beweging in het hedendaagse Iran. Was hoofdredacteur van verschillende literaire tijdschriften. Haar poëzie, fictie en non-fictie verkennen seksualiteit, religie, gender en de strijd voor vrouwenrechten.

Iransk poet, redaktør, menneskerettsaktivist og jordmor. Del av den litterære bevegelsen «Postmoderne Ghazal», ansett som den mest radikale poetiske bevegelsen i samtidens Iran. Har vært sjefredaktør for flere litterære tidsskrifter. Hennes poesi, prosa og sakprosa utforsker seksualitet, religion, kjønn og kampen for kvinners rettigheter.

Democratic leader, researcher and former Vice President of the Venezuelan Parliament. Works at the Nonviolent Action Lab at the Ash Center, Harvard Kennedy School, co-leading a global initiative to update strategies for countering authoritarianism. Played a key role in democratic opposition to the Maduro regime, has been subject to political persecution including imprisonment and exile. Master's in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.

Democratisch leider, onderzoeker en voormalig vicepresident van het Venezolaanse parlement. Werkt bij het Nonviolent Action Lab van het Ash Center, Harvard Kennedy School, waar hij een wereldwijd initiatief mede-leidt om strategieën tegen autoritarisme te vernieuwen. Speelde een belangrijke rol in het democratische verzet tegen het Maduro-regime, werd politiek vervolgd, gevangengezet en in ballingschap gestuurd. Master in Public Administration van Harvard Kennedy School.

Demokratisk leder, forsker og tidligere visepresident i Venezuelas nasjonalforsamling. Arbeider ved Nonviolent Action Lab på Ash Center, Harvard Kennedy School, og medleder et globalt initiativ for å fornye strategier mot autoritarisme. Spilte en sentral rolle i den demokratiske opposisjonen mot Maduro-regimet, ble politisk forfulgt, fengslet og sendt i eksil. Master i offentlig administrasjon fra Harvard Kennedy School.

President of the International Publishers Association. Head of International Affairs at Intelekti Publishing, one of Georgia's largest publishers. Previously chaired the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association and headed Georgia's programme as Guest of Honour at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair. Long-time advocate for copyright, freedom to publish and freedom of expression in Georgia. Poet and translator (Steinbeck, Achebe, Bellow, Politkovskaya, Zelensky). Founder of Banned Books Week in Georgia.

President van de International Publishers Association. Hoofd Internationale Zaken bij Intelekti Publishing, een van de grootste uitgevers in Georgië. Eerder voorzitter van de Georgische uitgevers- en boekverkopersvereniging en hoofd van Georgië's programma als Eregast op de Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018. Langjarige pleitbezorger voor auteursrecht, vrijheid om te publiceren en vrijheid van meningsuiting in Georgië. Dichter en vertaler (Steinbeck, Achebe, Bellow, Politkovskaja, Zelenski). Oprichter van Banned Books Week in Georgië.

President i International Publishers Association. Leder for internasjonale relasjoner i Intelekti Publishing, et av Georgias største forlag. Tidligere leder av Den georgiske forleggerforeningen og leder for Georgias program som æresgjest på Frankfurt-bokmessen 2018. Langvarig forkjemper for opphavsrett, publiseringsfrihet og ytringsfrihet i Georgia. Poet og oversetter (Steinbeck, Achebe, Bellow, Politkovskaja, Zelenskyj). Grunnlegger av Banned Books Week i Georgia.

Editor-at-large at VG. Law degree from University of Oslo, master's in international relations from SAIS, Johns Hopkins. At VG since 1991 as political reporter, columnist, political editor and now editor-at-large.

Editor-at-large bij VG. Rechtenstudie aan de Universiteit van Oslo, master internationale betrekkingen aan SAIS, Johns Hopkins. Sinds 1991 bij VG als politiek verslaggever, columnist, politiek redacteur en nu editor-at-large.

Editor-at-large i VG. Jus fra Universitetet i Oslo, mastergrad i internasjonale relasjoner fra SAIS, Johns Hopkins. I VG siden 1991, som politisk reporter, kommentator, politisk redaktør og nå editor-at-large.

Mayor of Lillehammer Municipality. Farmer who previously served as a municipal council representative for two terms before being elected mayor. Has also been first alternate representative to the Storting and a county council representative. Degrees in forestry, physics, mathematics and economics. Previously worked as a researcher at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and NATO.

Burgemeester van de gemeente Lillehammer. Boer die twee termijnen in de gemeenteraad zat voordat hij tot burgemeester werd gekozen. Eerste plaatsvervangend lid van het Storting en lid van de provincieraad. Diploma's in bosbouw, natuurkunde, wiskunde en economie. Werkte eerder als onderzoeker bij het Norwegian Defence Research Establishment en de NAVO.

Ordfører i Lillehammer kommune. Bonde som satt to perioder i kommunestyret før han ble valgt til ordfører. Første vararepresentant til Stortinget og fylkestingsrepresentant. Utdanning innen skogbruk, fysikk, matematikk og økonomi. Tidligere forsker ved Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt og NATO.

Historian of religion with 20+ years in international affairs and security politics — researcher at University of Oslo, diplomat at the Norwegian MFA, senior partner in consultancy, and director in Norwegian organisations. Specialises in religion-politics nexus, societal trust, security and democratic developments. Current work on soft security, non-military threats to democracy, and memory diplomacy/warfare in Europe. Author on anti-liberal states, religion & diplomacy, trust in Norwegian politics, and Western Balkans security.

Religiehistoricus met 20+ jaar in internationale zaken en veiligheidspolitiek — onderzoeker aan de Universiteit van Oslo, diplomaat bij het Noorse Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, senior partner in advies, en directeur in Noorse organisaties. Specialiseert in de nexus religie-politiek, maatschappelijk vertrouwen, veiligheid en democratische ontwikkeling. Huidig werk over soft security, niet-militaire bedreigingen voor democratie, en memory diplomacy/warfare in Europa. Auteur over anti-liberale staten, religie & diplomatie, vertrouwen in de Noorse politiek, en veiligheid op de Westelijke Balkan.

Religionshistoriker med 20+ års erfaring fra internasjonale spørsmål og sikkerhetspolitikk — som forsker ved UiO, diplomat i UD, seniorpartner i konsulentvirksomhet, og direktør i norske organisasjoner. Spesialiserer seg på krysningspunktet religion-politikk, samfunnsmessig tillit, sikkerhet og demokratisk utvikling. Aktuelle prosjekter omhandler myk sikkerhet, ikke-militære trusler mot demokratiet og minnediplomati i Europa. Har skrevet om anti-liberale stater, religion og diplomati, tillit i norsk politikk og sikkerhet på Vest-Balkan.

Director of Communications and Freedom to Publish at the International Publishers Association (IPA).

Director of Communications and Freedom to Publish bij de International Publishers Association (IPA).

Kommunikasjonsdirektør og leder for Freedom to Publish i International Publishers Association (IPA).

Oversees IPI's digital media output and leads its efforts to counter online harassment and disinformation targeting journalists and media organisations. Work spans analysis, training, research, and investigative projects, cited by outlets including The Guardian, The British Journalism Review and Bloomberg. In 2018 directed his third documentary, 'A Dark Place'. Previously broadcast and multimedia journalist for local and international outlets.

Hoofd digitale media bij IPI, leidt inspanningen tegen online intimidatie en desinformatie gericht op journalisten en mediaorganisaties. Werk omvat analyse, training, onderzoek en investigatieve projecten, geciteerd in The Guardian, The British Journalism Review en Bloomberg. In 2018 regisseerde hij zijn derde documentaire, 'A Dark Place'. Voorheen omroep- en multimediajournalist voor lokale en internationale media.

Leder digitale medier hos IPI og leder arbeidet mot nett-trakassering og desinformasjon rettet mot journalister og medier. Arbeidet omfatter analyse, opplæring, forskning og graveprosjekter, sitert i The Guardian, The British Journalism Review og Bloomberg. I 2018 regisserte han sin tredje dokumentar, «A Dark Place». Tidligere kringkastings- og multimediajournalist for lokale og internasjonale medier.

Programme Manager for Frankfurt Calling – Perspectives on Culture and Politics at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Curates international conversations on literature, society and political thought. Developing the Young Voices Network, a cross-institutional initiative supporting emerging writers, publishers and cultural actors across borders. Previously worked at the German Publishers & Booksellers Association on freedom-of-expression projects and contributed to the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. Occasionally writes and DJs.

Programmamanager voor Frankfurt Calling – Perspectives on Culture and Politics bij de Frankfurter Buchmesse. Cureert internationale gesprekken over literatuur, samenleving en politieke gedachte. Ontwikkelt het Young Voices Network, een grensoverschrijdend initiatief voor opkomende schrijvers, uitgevers en culturele actoren. Werkte eerder bij de Duitse Uitgevers- en Boekhandelarenvereniging aan vrijheid-van-meningsuitingprojecten en aan de Vredesprijs van de Duitse Boekhandel. Schrijft en DJ't af en toe.

Programleder for Frankfurt Calling – Perspectives on Culture and Politics ved Frankfurt-bokmessen. Kuraterer internasjonale samtaler om litteratur, samfunn og politisk tenkning. Utvikler Young Voices Network, et tverrinstitusjonelt initiativ for nye forfattere, forleggere og kulturaktører på tvers av grenser. Tidligere arbeidet ved Den tyske forlegger- og bokhandlerforeningen med ytringsfrihetsprosjekter og bidro til organiseringen av Den tyske boktrades fredspris. Skriver og DJ-er av og til.

Norwegian Supreme Court Attorney and partner at law firm Glittertind. Practising since 1995, specialising in media law and representing media outlets and editors. Has litigated numerous milestone media-law cases in the Supreme Court.

Noorse advocaat bij het Hooggerechtshof en partner bij advocatenkantoor Glittertind. Sinds 1995 actief, gespecialiseerd in mediarecht, met focus op vertegenwoordiging van media en hun redacteuren. Voerde diverse mijlpaalzaken op het gebied van mediarecht bij het Hooggerechtshof.

Norsk høyesterettsadvokat og partner i Advokatfirmaet Glittertind. Praktiserende siden 1995, spesialisert i medierett og representerer medier og redaktører. Har prosedert en rekke skjellsettende mediasaker for Høyesterett.

Founder and director of Oslo Dokumentarkino and HUMAN International Documentary Film Festival (formerly Human Rights Human Wrongs). Since 2003 has used documentary film as a platform for public conversation, organising screenings and debates with filmmakers, researchers, journalists, civil society and activists. Background in history and political science from University of Oslo (BA) and innovation processes from University of Maastricht (MA).

Oprichter en directeur van Oslo Dokumentarkino en het HUMAN International Documentary Film Festival (voorheen Human Rights Human Wrongs). Sinds 2003 gebruikt hij documentairefilm als platform voor publiek gesprek, organiseert vertoningen en debatten met filmmakers, onderzoekers, journalisten, maatschappij en activisten. Achtergrond in geschiedenis en politicologie (Universiteit van Oslo, BA) en innovatieprocessen (Universiteit Maastricht, MA).

Grunnlegger og leder for Oslo Dokumentarkino og HUMAN Internasjonale Dokumentarfilmfestival (tidligere Human Rights Human Wrongs). Siden 2003 har han brukt dokumentarfilm som plattform for offentlig samtale, og arrangert visninger og debatter med filmskapere, forskere, journalister, sivilsamfunn og aktivister. Bakgrunn i historie og statsvitenskap (UiO, BA) og innovasjonsprosesser (Universitetet i Maastricht, MA).

Egyptian human rights lawyer with expertise in global governance and international justice. Visiting Fellow at Harvard and Founder/Executive Director of the Arab Leadership Institute, equipping next-generation Arab leaders. Has advised the UN, governments and international organisations on youth engagement, peacebuilding and democratic governance. Previously Co-Chair of the UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development (UN IANYD). MA in International Law (Cairo) and MPA (Harvard Kennedy School).

Egyptische mensenrechtenadvocaat met expertise in mondiale governance en internationaal recht. Visiting Fellow aan Harvard en oprichter/directeur van het Arab Leadership Institute, dat de volgende generatie Arabische leiders opleidt. Heeft de VN, regeringen en internationale organisaties geadviseerd over jongerenbetrokkenheid, vredesopbouw en democratisch bestuur. Voorheen co-voorzitter van de UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development (UN IANYD). MA Internationaal Recht (Cairo) en MPA (Harvard Kennedy School).

Egyptisk menneskerettighetsadvokat med ekspertise innen globale styringssystemer og internasjonal rett. Visiting Fellow ved Harvard og grunnlegger/direktør for Arab Leadership Institute, som ruster opp neste generasjons arabiske ledere. Har rådgitt FN, regjeringer og internasjonale organisasjoner om ungdomsengasjement, fredsbygging og demokratisk styresett. Tidligere medleder i UN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development. MA i internasjonal rett (Kairo) og MPA (Harvard Kennedy School).

Professor of Law at University of Baltimore School of Law, scholar of constitutional law and separation of powers. Former Assistant United States Attorney. Legal contributor for ABC News and regular writer for Politico and The Atlantic. Her most recent book, 'Pardon Power', won a 2025 Independent Book Publishers Association Silver Award.

Hoogleraar Recht aan de University of Baltimore School of Law, expert in constitutioneel recht en machtenscheiding. Voormalig Assistant United States Attorney. Juridisch commentator bij ABC News, schrijft regelmatig voor Politico en The Atlantic. Haar boek 'Pardon Power' won in 2025 een Independent Book Publishers Association Silver Award.

Professor i rettsvitenskap ved University of Baltimore School of Law, forsker på konstitusjonell rett og maktfordeling. Tidligere Assistant United States Attorney. Juridisk kommentator hos ABC News og fast skribent i Politico og The Atlantic. Hennes seneste bok, «Pardon Power», vant en 2025 Independent Book Publishers Association Silver Award.

Norwegian Labour Party politician, Minister of Culture and Equality since 2023. Began in local government in Bergen and Fjell; became Bergen City Commissioner for Labour, Social Affairs and Housing in 2019. Has been deputy member of the Storting since 2009, including roles on the Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs (First Vice Chair). Master's in administration and organisation theory from University of Bergen.

Noorse politicus van de Arbeiderspartij, sinds 2023 minister van Cultuur en Gelijkheid. Begon in lokaal bestuur in Bergen en Fjell; werd in 2019 Bergen City Commissioner voor Werk, Sociale Zaken en Wonen. Sinds 2009 plaatsvervangend lid van het Storting, met onder andere het Vicevoorzitterschap van het Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs. Master in bestuurs- en organisatietheorie aan de Universiteit van Bergen.

Norsk Arbeiderparti-politiker, kultur- og likestillingsminister siden 2023. Begynte i lokalpolitikken i Bergen og Fjell; ble byråd for arbeid, sosial og bolig i Bergen i 2019. Vararepresentant til Stortinget siden 2009, blant annet i Kontroll- og konstitusjonskomiteen, og som første nestleder. Master i administrasjon og organisasjonsteori fra Universitetet i Bergen.

Director General at the Norwegian Media Authority since 2017. Spent 20+ years in management positions in the Norwegian media industry. Until 2025 chaired the executive board of EPRA (European Platform of Regulatory Authorities); currently President of the European Audiovisual Observatory. Trained journalist with a master's in management from BI Norwegian Business School.

Directeur-Generaal bij de Noorse Mediatoezichthouder sinds 2017. Meer dan 20 jaar in managementfuncties in de Noorse media-industrie. Tot 2025 voorzitter van het bestuur van EPRA (European Platform of Regulatory Authorities); momenteel President van de European Audiovisual Observatory. Opgeleid journalist met master in management van BI Noorse Business School.

Direktør i Medietilsynet siden 2017. Mer enn 20 år i lederstillinger i norsk mediebransje. Til 2025 styreleder i EPRA (European Platform of Regulatory Authorities); for tiden president i Det europeiske audiovisuelle observatoriet. Utdannet journalist med master i ledelse fra Handelshøyskolen BI.

Writer, host and producer with Longview Investigations. Born and raised in the Westboro Baptist Church; left a life of religious extremism in 2012. Since then has worked with schools on anti-bullying, with law enforcement on deradicalisation, and with tech companies on the intersection of safety, free speech and dialogue across divides. Her journey has been chronicled in The New Yorker, a trio of BBC documentaries, a TED talk and her memoir 'Unfollow'.

Schrijver, host en producent bij Longview Investigations. Geboren en opgegroeid in de Westboro Baptist Church; verliet in 2012 een leven van religieus extremisme. Sindsdien werkt ze met scholen aan anti-pestcampagnes, met wetshandhaving aan deradicalisering, en met techbedrijven aan het snijvlak van veiligheid, vrije meningsuiting en dialoog over scheidslijnen heen. Haar reis is beschreven in The New Yorker, een trilogie BBC-documentaires, een TED-talk en haar memoir 'Unfollow'.

Skribent, vert og produsent ved Longview Investigations. Født og oppvokst i Westboro Baptist Church; forlot et liv i religiøs ekstremisme i 2012. Siden har hun jobbet med skoler mot mobbing, med politi om deradikalisering, og med teknologiselskaper i krysset mellom sikkerhet, ytringsfrihet og dialog på tvers av ideologiske skiller. Reisen hennes er omtalt i The New Yorker, en BBC-dokumentartrilogi, en TED-tale og memoaren «Unfollow».

Voice of the Egyptian revolution, musician and lyricist. Music has reached hundreds of millions of streams; toured Europe, MENA and North America. Visual artist with silkscreen and lithography prints exhibited since 2024. Multidisciplinary leader at the intersection of art, culture, social transformation and politics. Artistic Director at Kawaakibi Foundation and its KULNA platform. Leads the SHEFA project on trauma-informed work with activists. Focuses on independent platforms for artistic expression and connections between the SWANA region and the rest of the world.

De stem van de Egyptische revolutie, muzikant en tekstschrijver. Zijn muziek bereikte honderden miljoenen streams; toerde door Europa, MENA en Noord-Amerika. Beeldend kunstenaar met zeefdruk- en lithografieprints, geëxposeerd sinds 2024. Multidisciplinaire leider op het snijvlak van kunst, cultuur, sociale transformatie en politiek. Artistiek Directeur bij de Kawaakibi Foundation en het KULNA-platform. Leidt het SHEFA-project over trauma-geïnformeerd werk met activisten. Focust op onafhankelijke platforms voor artistieke expressie en op verbindingen tussen de SWANA-regio en de rest van de wereld.

Stemmen til den egyptiske revolusjonen, musiker og låtskriver. Musikken hans har nådd hundrevis av millioner avspillinger; han har turnert i Europa, MENA og Nord-Amerika. Også billedkunstner med silketrykk og litografi utstilt siden 2024. Tverrfaglig leder i skjæringspunktet mellom kunst, kultur, sosial endring og politikk. Kunstnerisk leder ved Kawaakibi-stiftelsen og dens KULNA-plattform. Leder SHEFA-prosjektet om traumeinformert arbeid med aktivister. Fokuserer på uavhengige plattformer for kunstnerisk uttrykk og koblinger mellom SWANA-regionen og resten av verden.

Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford and historian of modern China. Specialist on the 1989 Tiananmen Movement and its Massacre, focused on the nexus of history, memory and power. Author of 'Tiananmen Exiles: Voices of the Struggle for Democracy in China'. Op-eds in Washington Post, The Guardian, Globe and Mail, WSJ, The Nation. Joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2019; in 2023 the Chinese government in Hong Kong denied her work visa renewal and terminated her position 'with immediate effect'.

Research Fellow aan het Hoover Institution op Stanford en historicus van het moderne China. Specialist in de Tiananmen-beweging van 1989 en het daaropvolgende bloedbad, gericht op de nexus van geschiedenis, herinnering en macht. Auteur van 'Tiananmen Exiles: Voices of the Struggle for Democracy in China'. Opiniestukken in Washington Post, The Guardian, Globe and Mail, WSJ, The Nation. Trad in 2019 toe tot de Chinese Universiteit van Hong Kong; in 2023 weigerde de Chinese regering in Hongkong haar werkvisum te verlengen en werd haar positie 'met onmiddellijke ingang' beëindigd.

Research Fellow ved Hoover Institution på Stanford og historiker på moderne Kina. Spesialist på Tiananmen-bevegelsen i 1989 og det påfølgende massakren, med fokus på krysningspunktet mellom historie, minne og makt. Forfatter av «Tiananmen Exiles: Voices of the Struggle for Democracy in China». Kronikker i Washington Post, The Guardian, Globe and Mail, WSJ og The Nation. Begynte ved Chinese University of Hong Kong i 2019; i 2023 nektet den kinesiske regjeringen i Hongkong å fornye arbeidsvisumet hennes, og stillingen ble avsluttet «med øyeblikkelig virkning».

Executive Director of the International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, publishers and media executives for press freedom. Joined IPI in 2012; served as Deputy Director from 2018 to 2024. Author of numerous reports on press freedom and independent journalism. Has led IPI programs and in-country advocacy in dozens of countries on six continents. Degrees from Yale, King's College London and Johannes Kepler University Linz.

Uitvoerend directeur van het International Press Institute (IPA), het wereldwijde netwerk van redacteuren, uitgevers en mediabedrijven voor persvrijheid. Trad in 2012 toe tot IPI; was van 2018 tot 2024 plaatsvervangend directeur. Auteur van talloze rapporten over persvrijheid en onafhankelijke journalistiek. Heeft IPI-programma's en pleitbezorging geleid in tientallen landen op zes continenten. Diploma's van Yale, King's College London en Johannes Kepler University Linz.

Daglig leder for International Press Institute (IPI), det globale nettverket av redaktører, forleggere og mediesjefer for pressefrihet. Begynte i IPI i 2012; var nestleder fra 2018 til 2024. Forfatter av en rekke rapporter om pressefrihet og uavhengig journalistikk. Har ledet IPIs programmer og advocacy-arbeid i mange land på seks kontinenter. Eksamen fra Yale, King's College London og Johannes Kepler-universitetet i Linz.

Head of the Unit for Diversity & Inclusion at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem since April 2022. BA in Film and Television (Tel Aviv University); MA in Media Studies (University of Oslo). Her master's thesis on documentary as a 'Third Space' laid the foundation for 'Other Voices: On the Road Film Festival', workshops in disadvantaged communities culminating in a documentary festival. Her current role has taken on particular urgency in the context of ongoing crisis and war, supporting diverse communities and sustaining a shared academic space.

Hoofd van de Unit voor Diversity & Inclusion aan de Hebreeuwse Universiteit van Jeruzalem sinds april 2022. BA Film en Televisie (Universiteit van Tel Aviv); MA Media Studies (Universiteit van Oslo). Haar masterthesis over documentaire als een 'Derde Ruimte' vormde de basis voor 'Other Voices: On the Road Film Festival', workshops in kansarme gemeenschappen die uitmondden in een documentairefestival. Haar huidige rol kreeg bijzondere urgentie in de context van aanhoudende crisis en oorlog, ter ondersteuning van diverse gemeenschappen.

Leder for enheten for Diversity & Inclusion ved Det hebraiske universitetet i Jerusalem siden april 2022. BA i film og TV (Tel Aviv-universitetet); MA i medievitenskap (Universitetet i Oslo). Masteroppgaven hennes om dokumentar som et «tredje rom» dannet grunnlaget for «Other Voices: On the Road Film Festival», workshops i utsatte lokalsamfunn som kulminerte i en dokumentarfestival. Rollen hennes har fått særlig betydning i lys av pågående krise og krig, med arbeid for å støtte ulike fellesskap.

Professor and Founding Director of the V-Dem Institute (Varieties of Democracy). Principal Investigator of V-Dem; Founding Director of national research infrastructure DEMSCORE. Wallenberg Academy Fellow alumnus. Co-author of 'Varieties of Democracy' (CUP 2020), 'Why Democracies Develop and Decline' (CUP 2022) and 70+ scientific articles. Principal author of the annual V-Dem Democracy Report. Advisor to international organisations, ministries and state authorities.

Hoogleraar en oprichtend directeur van het V-Dem Institute (Varieties of Democracy). PI van V-Dem; oprichtend directeur van de nationale onderzoeksinfrastructuur DEMSCORE. Wallenberg Academy Fellow-alumnus. Co-auteur van 'Varieties of Democracy' (CUP 2020), 'Why Democracies Develop and Decline' (CUP 2022) en 70+ wetenschappelijke artikelen. Hoofdauteur van het jaarlijkse V-Dem Democracy Report. Adviseur van internationale organisaties, ministeries en autoriteiten.

Professor og grunnleggende leder for V-Dem Institute (Varieties of Democracy). PI for V-Dem; grunnleggende leder for den nasjonale forskningsinfrastrukturen DEMSCORE. Wallenberg Academy Fellow-alumnus. Medforfatter av «Varieties of Democracy» (CUP 2020), «Why Democracies Develop and Decline» (CUP 2022) og 70+ vitenskapelige artikler. Hovedforfatter for den årlige V-Dem Democracy Report. Rådgiver for internasjonale organisasjoner, departementer og myndigheter.

Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in International Law and former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the Hebrew University. Senior Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute; Distinguished Fellow at the Ethics in AI Institute, University of Oxford; Visiting Professor at King's College London and the Geneva Graduate Institute. Member of the UN Human Rights Committee (2013–2020), chairing it 2018–2019. Currently leads an ERC group researching the Three Generations of Digital Human Rights and heads the Hebrew University Task Force on Academic Freedom and Dialogue.

Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in Internationaal Recht en voormalig decaan van de Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid aan de Hebreeuwse Universiteit. Senior Research Fellow aan het Israel Democracy Institute; Distinguished Fellow aan het Ethics in AI Institute, Universiteit Oxford; Visiting Professor aan King's College London en het Geneva Graduate Institute. Lid van het VN-Mensenrechtencomité (2013–2020), voorzitter 2018–2019. Leidt momenteel een ERC-groep over de Three Generations of Digital Human Rights en de Hebrew University Task Force on Academic Freedom and Dialogue.

Hersch Lauterpacht-professor i folkerett og tidligere dekan ved Det juridiske fakultet ved Det hebraiske universitetet. Senior Research Fellow ved Israel Democracy Institute; Distinguished Fellow ved Ethics in AI Institute, Universitetet i Oxford; gjesteprofessor ved King's College London og Geneva Graduate Institute. Medlem av FNs menneskerettighetskomité (2013–2020), leder 2018–2019. Leder for tiden en ERC-gruppe om Three Generations of Digital Human Rights og Det hebraiske universitetets arbeidsgruppe for akademisk frihet og dialog.