Welcome to WEXFO Take Action, a conference added to WEXFO 2025 where we bring together organizations, stakeholders and voices from around the world to promote young people’s participation in society.

WEXFO Take Action is dedicated to strengthening freedom of expression in practice. The conference emphasizes actionable strategies and practical applications to empower participants in their efforts to enhance freedom of expression.

This full-day event in Lillehammer serves as a vital extension of the main World Expression Forum (WEXFO). Our focus is on youth freedom of expression, and we invite you to join us in discussing this crucial topic and connecting with others in the field.

Here’s what you can expect at the conference:

• Platform for cooperation: WEXFO Take Action provides a unique platform for cooperation, coordination and knowledge dissemination specifically related to youth freedom of expression. We aim to facilitate exchanges and shared experiences, addressing the challenges faced by young individuals to express themselves freely.
• Sharing of insights: Our common goal is to empower young voices. Throughout the day, a diverse range of stakeholders will openly share their experiences and insights from relevant projects. This includes both successful approaches and valuable lessons learned.
• Assessing the current state: Experts and young people themselves will actively contribute to assessing the current state of youth freedom of expression. Their perspectives will help shape our understanding and drive positive change.

WEXFO Take Action takes place at Scandic Lillehammer Hotel. Participation is free of charge for all WEXFO 2025 ticket holders. 

If you only wish to attend WEXFO Take Action, you can purchase a separate ticket for NOK 845 (including lunch).

Questions or suggestions? Please send an email to hilde@wexfo.no.

Lillehammer – our conference city

The WEXFO Take Action conference is part of the main World Expression Forum event, which takes place annually in Lillehammer, Norway, in May/June. Norway is one of the countries in the world with the highest degree of freedom of expression, according to Freedom of expression index (Our World in Data). Lillehammer is a UNESCO City of Literature, an ICORN city of refuge for artists at risk, and is the host of the biggest literature festival in Scandinavia. Both the city, the region (Innlandet) and Norway as a country are committed to supporting freedom of expression around the world.