Past events

Anti-war dissent: Russian repression of civil and political rights

Welcome to a presentation of the new OVD-Info report and discussion about the state of political repression in Russia today.

Advocating against sexual and reproductive rights after autocracy

How did advocacy groups mobilise for and against sexual and reproductive rights during and after Brazil’s Bolsonaro?
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Unlocking female leadership in Africa

What is the state of female leadership in the diverse contexts of Africa?

Archeology, art, and literature for a new Sudan: Reimagining the past, rethinking the future

Given Sudan’s apocalyptic present, it may be difficult to recall that not long ago a promising movement of democratic solidarity filled its streets.
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Plastic fantastic? Plastens livssyklus og utfordringer ved gjenvinning

Kan plast resirkuleres i det evige? Vi forsøker å følge plastens livssyklus og ser på hva som skjer med plasten etter at du har sortert den for gjenvinning.

The gender game: Closing the gap

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, this discussion will delve into gender equality in the labour market and on the football pitch.
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Transnational anti-gender movements and their impact

What is the impact of the global anti-gender movement on on human rights and democracy?
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Child playing in bomb shelter in Ukraine.

Russia’s forcible deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children

The continuation of Russian colonial policies in Ukraine.

Palestinians, UNRWA, and the international refugee system

Who is who in the Middle East: What is UNRWA and why does its role matter?

Mediation dilemmas in Sudan — the Jeddah and IGAD initiatives

After two years with a brutal war, there are bleak prospects for Sudan.

Navigating queerphobia and anti-gender narratives in a politicised world

What strategies do queer activists and allies adopt and to what extent are they successful?

Revisiting territorial cohesion through the lens of queer rural life stories in Portugal

Guest researcher Pedro Fidalgo at Skeivt arkiv will explore his work on Portuguese queer history and archives.

Health care providers as petty sovereigns? Migration control and access to welfare

How do Norway’s welfare policies and immigration controls create confusion in the state’s response to irregular migration?
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Who is who in the Middle East: Hizbullah and the many faces of ‘resistance’ in Lebanon

What is Hizbullah and who are its supporters? How did it emerge and what explains its strength?

Desegregating Czech education

How are Romani children subject to segregation in the Czech Republic and how is this issue of human rights being addressed?
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Mozambique protest

Mozambique at the crossroads between democracy and autocracy

What are the implications of Mozambique’s post-electoral struggle in both regional and global contexts?

Bergen Global is a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and Chr. Michelsen Institute that addresses global challenges.