As a result of the Russian aggression and the ongoing war, Ukraine continues to face serious human rights challenges. These challenges not only threaten peace and stability in Ukraine but also in the whole of Europe.
As part of Oslo Peace Days, the Norwegian Center for Human Rights (NCHR) invites you to a seminar promoting human rights and legal reforms in Ukraine.
The event is public and open to all. However, we appreciate you registering your attendance through the link below because of capacity. Welcome!
Program - part one
- Bård A. Andreassen, Director at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR)
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Bård Vegar Solhjell, Director General of the Norwegian agency for development cooperation (Norad) Norwegian aid and priorities within the Nansen Support Program
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Erik Møse, chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, keynote speech
Program - part two
- Yuriy Belousov, head of the War Crimes Department at the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, keynote speech (digital)
Panel discussion
- Geir Flikke, Professor at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages, UiO
- Nataliya Yeremeyeva, advisor, the European Wergeland Centre and Deputy Head of The Ukrainian Association in Norway
- Sofie Høgestøl, Associate Professor of Law, UiO
- Trine Lise Sundnes, member of Parliament, the Labor Party
- Knut D. Asplund, Project Manager, NCHR International Department
Bjørn Engesland, Senior Advisor at the NCHR, moderates the panel discussion.
Organizer
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
The event takes place at Domus Bibliotheca, UiO's new arena for dialogue and communication. If you need elevator access or other accommodation during your visit, contact the hosts at 90 13 17 55.
Streaming
If you cannot attend in person, you can watch the event through the streaming window below. The streaming will start some minutes before 15.00 on the event day.