Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF)

The 2025 #OsloFreedomForum is now in the books! In this thread, you’ll find powerful talks from dissidents, journalists, and artists who stood on the OFF stage this year. Watch, share, and be inspired.

"I pulled out threads from the rotten military blankets, and I started making a doll, hoping it would be a totem for our freedom. My cellmates gathered around and started to help, and we started laughing, hoping, and dreaming.” Syrian artist and activist Azza Abo Rebieh took the…

The 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum Recap Report is here. A reflection on the talks, ideas, and moments that shaped this year’s conference — and the people who made it all matter. Explore the 2025 conference here: ow.ly/lACz50WtWtu

At the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, @SrdjaPopovic explored how a powerful civic uprising in Serbia is confronting authoritarianism with radical empathy, disciplined nonviolence, and decentralized leadership, offering powerful lessons for the future of nonviolent resistance.

Somali-born artist FaceSoul took the stage at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum with a performance rooted in his experiences of displacement and resilience, bridging art and human rights to inspire collective reflection and action.

.@leopoldolopez argues that without sanctions, autocrats steal, repress, and walk free, but @ChrisSabatini sees a different danger: that sanctions are pushing regimes like China and Iran into powerful new alliances that could weaken the West. What do you think? In partnership…

North Korean defector and human rights advocate Kim Yumi shed light on the realities of life under one of the world's most repressive regimes at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum. Her courage and resilience are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the urgent need for…

At the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, @ekaramurza, @vkaramurza, and @billbrowder stood as powerful voices against authoritarianism in Russia. Their unwavering commitment to justice, accountability, and the defense of political prisoners serves as a rallying call for freedom worldwide.…

Some of you have seen the so-called “sex tape of Masih Alinejad.” For a long time, I stayed silent like so many women are expected to. Finally I found the strength to break my silence. This is about a regime using AI to wage war against women of Iran. Thank you @hrf and @OsloFF…

Venezuelan democracy advocate Pedro @Urruchurtu took the stage at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum to highlight the urgent fight for free and fair elections in Venezuela, reminding us that global solidarity is essential in the struggle for liberty.

Michelle Gurevich (@new_decadence) delivered a captivating performance at the 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum, blending emotional depth with artistic brilliance. Her song "Kiss in Taksim Square" is embraced as a protest anthem in Turkey, resonating with voices of resistance and hope.

So many Uyghurs are forced into labor to feed the global supply chains. @nyrola Elimä delivered a powerful firsthand account of life in the Uyghur region under China's repressive surveillance state. She calls for justice, truth, and a dedication to human dignity for the Uyghurs…