At the Oslo Freedom Forum 2009, a remarkable group of more than 30 speakers shared their powerful testimonies on human rights, with an emphasis on the importance of literature in advancing the cause of freedom.

The Oslo Freedom Forum 2010, which concluded on April 29 in Norway, featured dozens of speakers and participants from more than 40 countries.

To establish a space for leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world to gather in an intimate community where they are given the opportunity and information necessary to make a direct impact on human rights advocacy

To provide a setting for gripping talks from inspiring and energizing speakers

To create an incubating network that encourages the cross- pollination of ideas that can help put an end to today’s most serious human rights violations

To build a platform for extraordinary human rights defenders with limited previous exposure to gain increased visibility and effectiveness

To open an educational window into the promotion of human rights