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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Running for office doesn't begin on the ballot. It begins in a room full of people who know you, your neighbours, your community leaders, the women and men who have watched you show up for years and choosing to say, 'I am ready to lead.'
#EWIP #WomenInPolitics #WomenOnTheBallot

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Our Youth Assemblies Program Evaluation Report breaks down how structured youth platforms integrated marginalized voices directly into formal decision-making.

📖 Read the full report: https://t.co/MKoD1VgjuS

#InternationalYouthDay

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"As a youth, you shouldn't need to sacrifice your life just to feel included… If young people are our future leaders & stakeholders, we must start treating them that way today."

- Tiana Doncheva, General Director WorkForce - internship. #InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026

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This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate our ongoing work with the @kwale_youth Assembly & @LamuYouthAssembly in Kenya. 🇰🇪

From opening dialogue channels to preparing informed young voters ahead of the 2027 elections, these assemblies demonstrate what civic action looks like.🙌

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"Real youth participation starts with the material. The most disadvantaged youths are often those further away from political participation."

- Emma Lacina-Moser, Youth Development Lead at The @KingsTrust.

#InternationalYouthDay #WordsMatter2026

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📢 Young leaders aren't waiting for permission, they are actively building democratic spaces & demanding a real seat at the decision-making table.

Hear directly from young leaders about their vision for youth participation 🎬👇

#InternationalYouthDay

https://t.co/Vf6JHe9c5m

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"Young people are already trying to participate; they are already trying to raise their voices. But they are not being accepted."

- @Min_Dr_Radak, Kenya Young Parliamentarians Association Representative

Let's stand with young leaders this #InternationalYouthDay. ✊

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The Oslo Center recently teamed up with the Kwale County Assembly's Implementation Committee and the
@KwaleYouth
for a two-day workshop. Proud of the progress happening in Kwale! 🇰🇪

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📢 The #WordsMatter2026 Summary Report is now available!

Following our gathering of 300+ global leaders in Norway, this report delivers actionable steps to combat polarization, fight disinformation, and move from dialogue to tangible change.

Download 👉 https://t.co/utSkkmXAtA

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The "two-thirds gender rule" in Kenya is more than a constitutional principle, it’s a necessity for a healthy democracy. 🇰🇪

We recently convened leaders in Nairobi to stop debating the why and start acting on the how.

Let’s turn these recommendations into results!

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The "two-thirds gender rule" in Kenya is more than a constitutional principle, it’s a necessity for a healthy democracy. 🇰🇪

We recently convened leaders in Nairobi to stop debating the why and start acting on the how.

Let’s turn these recommendations into results!

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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