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Fatemeh Ekhtesari

Fatemeh Ekhtesari

by | May 12, 2026 | WEXFO 2023, WEXFO26

Fatemeh Ekhtesari is an Iranian poet, editor, human rights activist and midwife. She is part of the Iranian literary movement “Postmodern Ghazal”, seen as the most radical poetic movement in contemporary Iran, and has been chief editor of several literary...
When the fabric of society unravels

When the fabric of society unravels

by | May 11, 2026 | WEXFO Insights, WEXFO26

I recently returned from Slovakia. The country is still a democracy, with elections, opposition parties, and institutions. Slovakia is roughly the same size as Norway – a small European country – and an example of something that is difficult to grasp: the slow erosion...
Mari Velsand

Mari Velsand

by | May 5, 2026 | WEXFO26

Mari Velsand is Director General at the Norwegian Media Authority, a position she has held since 2017. Before that, she for more than 20 years held different management positions in the Norwegian media industry. Mari has also been engaged in international work in the...
Ramy Essam

Ramy Essam

by | May 5, 2026 | WEXFO26

Ramy Essam’s background is rooted in political artistry, with a long career in music as an artist, singer, musician, composer, and lyricist. His path began as the voice of the Egyptian revolution and has since expanded to addressing global social and political...
James Taylor

James Taylor

by | Apr 30, 2026 | WEXFO26

James Taylor is Director of Communications and Freedom to Publish at The International Publishers Association (IPA).
Christiane Seehausen

Christiane Seehausen

by | Apr 27, 2026 | WEXFO26

Christiane Seehausen is Senior Advisor and Head of the dialogue team at Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue, Lillehammer. Through many years she has developed and implemented dialogue processes and trainings in conflicts and polarized societies in Europe, Latin...