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Norwegian media industry launches campaign for trustworthy news
In September, Norway’s media industry launched a joint campaign to raise awareness among 18-30-year-olds about the value of trustworthy, fact-based journalism. The campaign encourages critical thinking in a media landscape shaped by social platforms and an increasing volume of disinformation.
Fewer democracies today than during the Cold War
The new European initiative DemRead will oppose the increasing autocratization of states by promoting higher-level reading.
Takeaways from World Expression Forum: A participant’s viewpoint on what stands out
As I reflect on a week spent in Norway, I think about the numerous powerful keynote speeches, interesting (and even sometimes heated) panels, my personal interactions with Young Experts and More Young Voices, and side event visits.
Takeaways from World Expression Forum: We spoke of freedom – and meant it
What do young people need? After six days of listening, sharing, grieving, and laughing at the World Expression Forum, I think I’m beginning to understand. I recently participated in the World Expression Forum (WEXFO) from May 30 – June 4, 2025, held in both Utøya and Lillehammer, thanks to a nomination from Awareness 360 — a youth-led NGO committed to empowering young people to support and uplift their communities.
World Expression Forum seeks new Managing Director
Kristenn Einarsson, the current Managing Director of the World Expression Forum (WEXFO), has announced his decision to step down after leading the organization since it was founded in 2021.
World Expression Forum calls for resistance against authoritarian forces
At the conclusion of the World Expression Forum in Lillehammer, 2-3 June 2025, the forum delivers a clear message to all supporters of freedom of expression and democracy.
Imaan Mazari-Hazir honored with new freedom of expression award at WEXFO
At the World Expression Forum (WEXFO), Imaan Mazari-Hazir was honored with the WEXFO Young Inspiration Award, a new prize awarded to a young voice and activist who has made an extraordinary contribution to youth freedom of expression.
When democracy is on fire, silence is consent
Democracy and freedom of expression are under pressure across the globe – and even in Norway, there are signs of unrest. These sparks must be extinguished before our entire democracy goes up in flames.
“Build bridges before the old ones burn”
Tomasz Wnęk is one of many young leaders bringing youth perspective to WEXFO 2025. The rising political voice from Poland, is one of the participants in the WEXFO More Young Voices seminar.
UN exhibition SPEAK to be presented at World Expression Forum 2025
The exhibition explores global perspectives on freedom of expression through powerful visual storytelling from artists, activists, and journalists around the world.
