This seminar will focus on the role of human rights defenders in creating sustainable, peaceful and just societies, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal 16. It will look at the role and support of the Norwegian government, Oslo Municipality, the University of Oslo and Norwegian civil society in the protection of individuals and organisations working for human rights and peaceful and just societies. How can these institutions collectively – and individually – meet the needs of the day, both during and after COVID-19?

The Norwegian Center for Human Rights and the Norwegian Human Rights Fund invites to a seminar addressing the Norwegian and international support to human rights defenders. The event will be livestreamed on NHRF Facebook page. Read more.