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The County Executive Committee has decided to grant the World Expression Forum (WEXFO) NOK 1.5 million annually for the next three years.

The renowned lawyer and Muslim feminist returns to Lillehammer on June 2 and 3 to speak about freedom of expression and democracy.

Editor-in-chief Gérard Biard of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will reflect on freedom of expression 10 years after the terror attack on his editorial department, which killed twelve people and injured eleven.

The award-winning documentary filmmaker and human rights activist will discuss her method of building connections across social, racial, political, and personal divides.

The International Publishers Association (IPA) has officially opened the call for nominations for the 2025 IPA Prix Voltaire, a prestigious award recognizing exemplary courage in upholding the freedom to publish. This year’s award ceremony will take place at the World Expression Forum (WEXFO) in Lillehammer, Norway, on June 2-3, 2025.

The WEXFO 2025 conference will be crucial, says Veslemøy Østrem, head of the program committee, as she reveals what participants can expect in Lillehammer on June 2-3.

At a time when reading enthusiasm and literacy skills among children and youth are declining, the city of Lillehammer stands out as an example of how targeted efforts can reverse the trend.

Lillehammer Municipality is a key partner for World Expression Forum and has now approved a grant of NOK 350,000 to WEXFO for 2025.

José Borghino, Marit Borkenhagen, Trine Skei Grande, Mads Nygaard, and Anne Bergman have been re-elected for another two years on the WEXFO board. Mads Nygaard will continue as chairman.

The World Expression Forum (WEXFO) has announced a transformation of its youth engagement conference. The previous WEXFO Youth Network Conference, first held in May 2023, has been rebranded as WEXFO Take Action to better reflect the conference’s evolving focus and attract a broader audience.