The Oslo Center

The Oslo Center is an independent, non-partisan democracy assistance center which assists in strengthening democratic political institutions and processes.

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🤝The Oslo Center, @kwale_youth, & Lamu Youth Assembly recently held strategic committee meetings to analyze 4 years of data.

This will inform county-specific youth manifestos, initiate policy dialogues, and address critical service delivery gaps for the electioneering period.

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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 👉 https://t.co/MNuqiU7dI8

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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!

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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, Fatima connects her years leading the @arcskabul to her lifelong work of bridging divides.

https://t.co/yZomX25E2o

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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: 👉 https://t.co/qRW7z9gKvp

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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❤️

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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 ✊🏾

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On this #Madaraka Day, we honor the courage and voices shaping #Kenya's democracy. The Oslo Center stands with all communities building an inclusive and prosperous future.

🇰🇪 Heri ya Madaraka! 🇰🇪

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#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 👉 https://t.co/7CmNvMt43P

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📽️ What does the future of #democracy look like? Just ask the next generation.

We teamed up with @EPDeu & Utøya for the #Utøya Youth Inclusion Workshop. Changemakers from 4 continents came together to get more young people into governance.

https://t.co/Vf6JHe9c5m

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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! ❤️

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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. 🌍

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📣 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 @EPDeu and #Utoya.

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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.

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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

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📸 The official photos from #WordsMatter2026 are now available online!

Access them all here 👉 https://t.co/Tpqf2Pfb6A

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@monasiddiqui7 Thank you for being part 🙏

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What a wonderful experience in #Oslo #wordsmatter2026 - lovely sunny 🌞 weather such friendly, helpful people- thank you!

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📰 Flott dekning fra #WordsMatter2026 denne uken.

Konferansen utforsker hvordan ledere og unge stemmer i Oslo og resten av verden kan bygge broer og skape en mer forent fremtid gjennom åpen og ærlig dialog.

https://t.co/30E4ye8SZc

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📢 Applications are now open for the Empowering Women In Politics (#EWIP) 2026 cohort training in #Kenya!

This is your opportunity to build the skills, confidence, & strategies you need to win in 2027.

📅 Deadline: Thursday, 7 May 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/vqzjAvqSHd