Ragna Aarli
Professor, UiBRagna Aarli is a professor of law. Her research spans from constitutional law to human rights law and procedural law.
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A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
BIFF: Silenced
19.10.2026
08:30 - 09:30English
What happens when those who speak out about violence and abuse are themselves threatened with legal action?
Still photo from the film The documentary film “Silenced” follows human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson’s work and examines how defamation laws and lawsuits can be used to silence women who speak publicly about violence and abuse. Through cases involving women and journalists across different countries, the movie explores the relationship between power, freedom of expression, and access to justice.
The panel will discuss the legal and personal costs of speaking out, how gender shapes encounters with the justice system, and what meaningful protection might look like.
All are welcome!
Watch the film at Bergen International Film Festival 15, 17, 18, 20 October.
This is a collaboration with Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF) and Centre on Law and Social Transformation.
Event info.
Bergen GlobalJekteviksbakken 31, Bergen
19.10.2026
08:30 - 09:30
English
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Lise Rakner
Professor, UiBLise Rakner is a political scientist within the Department of Government. Her research focuses on democratisation and human rights, economic reform, taxation, institutional change and international aid, with a focus on Southern and Eastern Africa.
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Sofia Rolim
PhD candidate, UiBSofia Rolim is a PhD candidate at the Department of Government, UiB, and at the São Paulo Faculty of Law, FGV.
Read moreRagna Aarli
Professor, UiB
Ragna Aarli is a professor of law. Her research spans from constitutional law to human rights law and procedural law.
Lise Rakner
Professor, UiB
Lise Rakner is a political scientist within the Department of Government. Her research focuses on democratisation and human rights, economic reform, taxation, institutional change and international aid, with a focus on Southern and Eastern Africa.
Sofia Rolim
PhD candidate, UiB
Sofia Rolim is a PhD candidate at the Department of Government, UiB, and at the São Paulo Faculty of Law, FGV.
Sofia is a researcher at the Center of Law and Political Economy (NUDEP FGV) and LawTransform (UiB/CMI), as well as a collaborating researcher at the Center for Political Institutions and Social Movements (Brazilian Center of Analysis and Planning – CEBRAP). She researches state violence, autocratization, and social movements in Latin America, with a focus on Brazil.
Bergen Global is a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and Chr. Michelsen Institute that addresses global challenges.
