The Oslo Center
@oslocenter.bsky.social
We promote and enhance democratic practices by strengthening governance, political and government institutions, and civic spaces.
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"#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
– John Løvdal, The Oslo Center CEO.
#InternationalDemocracyDay
September 15, 2026 at 10:07 AM
"#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
– John Løvdal, The Oslo Center CEO.
#InternationalDemocracyDay
🌍 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
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
September 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
🌍 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
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
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
#EWIP #WomenInPolitics #WomenOnTheBallot
August 14, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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
#EWIP #WomenInPolitics #WomenOnTheBallot
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
📖 Read the full report: zurl.co/RUjsg
#InternationalYouthDay
August 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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
📖 Read the full report: zurl.co/RUjsg
#InternationalYouthDay
"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
- Tiana Doncheva, General Director WorkForce - internship. #InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026
August 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
"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
- Tiana Doncheva, General Director WorkForce - internship. #InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026
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. 🙌
From opening dialogue channels to preparing informed young voters ahead of the 2027 elections, these assemblies demonstrate what civic action looks like. 🙌
August 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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. 🙌
From opening dialogue channels to preparing informed young voters ahead of the 2027 elections, these assemblies demonstrate what civic action looks like. 🙌
"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
- Emma Lacina-Moser, Youth Development Lead at The King's Trust.
#InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026
August 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
"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
- Emma Lacina-Moser, Youth Development Lead at The King's Trust.
#InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026
📢 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
Hear directly from young leaders about their vision for youth participation 🎬👇
#InternationalYouthDay
Utøya Youth Inclusion Workshop 2026
YouTube video by The Oslo Center
www.youtube.com
August 12, 2026 at 10:23 AM
📢 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
Hear directly from young leaders about their vision for youth participation 🎬👇
#InternationalYouthDay
"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.
- Radak Sammy, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association Representative
This #InternationalYouthDay, we stand with young leaders demanding an equal representation.
August 12, 2026 at 9:49 AM
"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.
- Radak Sammy, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association Representative
This #InternationalYouthDay, we stand with young leaders demanding an equal representation.
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! 🇰🇪
Proud of the progress happening in Kwale! 🇰🇪
August 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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! 🇰🇪
Proud of the progress happening in Kwale! 🇰🇪
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!
We recently convened leaders in Nairobi to stop debating the why and start acting on the how.
Let’s turn these recommendations into results!
July 17, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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!
We recently convened leaders in Nairobi to stop debating the why and start acting on the how.
Let’s turn these recommendations into results!
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
See how these community-driven programs shape local governance & put decision-making in the hands of women & young leaders 👉 oslocenter.no/publications
July 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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
See how these community-driven programs shape local governance & put decision-making in the hands of women & young leaders 👉 oslocenter.no/publications
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!
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!
June 24, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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!
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!
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.
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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June 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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.
Now featured in @utrop.bsky.social, Fatima connects her years leading the Afghan Red Crescent Society to her lifelong work of bridging divides.
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...
How are young Kenyans driving civic accountability? Read the full report here: 👉 oslocenter.no/wp-content/u...
June 11, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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...
How are young Kenyans driving civic accountability? Read the full report here: 👉 oslocenter.no/wp-content/u...
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❤️
At The Oslo Center, we strive for a world with democracy at the center, meaning including everyone, regardless of skin color, identity or orientation❤️
June 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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❤️
At The Oslo Center, we strive for a world with democracy at the center, meaning including everyone, regardless of skin color, identity or orientation❤️
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 ✊🏾
Support by @theLeftForum, we support Kenya's next generation as empowered participants democratic governance ✊🏾
June 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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 ✊🏾
Support by @theLeftForum, we support Kenya's next generation as empowered participants democratic governance ✊🏾
#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
Our report breaks down lessons from 2022 & offers strategies to protect the vote.
Read it here 👉 bit.ly/49tar8W
May 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
#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
Our report breaks down lessons from 2022 & offers strategies to protect the vote.
Read it here 👉 bit.ly/49tar8W
📽️ 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.
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.
Utøya Youth Inclusion Workshop 2026
YouTube video by The Oslo Center
www.youtube.com
May 26, 2026 at 12:21 PM
📽️ 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.
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.
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! ❤️
May 18, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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! ❤️
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. 🌍
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. 🌍
May 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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. 🌍
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. 🌍
📣 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
🎥Highlights from the recent recent Utoya Youth Engagement Workshop, held in partnership with @epd.eu and #Utoya.
youtu.be/dGzMXOJXWP8
Utøya Youth Engagement Workshop 2026
YouTube video by The Oslo Center
youtu.be
May 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM
📣 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
🎥Highlights from the recent recent Utoya Youth Engagement Workshop, held in partnership with @epd.eu and #Utoya.
youtu.be/dGzMXOJXWP8
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.
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.
May 12, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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.
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.
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
Thank you for your hard work, brilliant insights, and for being the face of the next generation of leaders! 🌍🤝
#WordsMatter2026
May 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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
Thank you for your hard work, brilliant insights, and for being the face of the next generation of leaders! 🌍🤝
#WordsMatter2026
📸 The official photos from #WordsMatter2026 are now available online!
Access them all here 👉 oslocenter.no/wordsmatter/photo-gallery
Access them all here 👉 oslocenter.no/wordsmatter/photo-gallery
May 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📸 The official photos from #WordsMatter2026 are now available online!
Access them all here 👉 oslocenter.no/wordsmatter/photo-gallery
Access them all here 👉 oslocenter.no/wordsmatter/photo-gallery