About us

The European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights, held annually in Kristiansand, Norway, serves as a key platform for fostering dialogue on the future of democracy, human rights, and security in Europe. Organized in collaboration with the Council of Europe, the conference brings together leading figures from European governments, civil society, and academia to address pressing issues such as increasing polarization, authoritarianism, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The event is part of Democracy Week in Kristiansand, a week-long celebration that includes a range of activities, discussions, and youth engagement, with a special focus on Ukraine and its role in European security. Through these efforts, the conference contributes to the broader European conversation on democracy, human rights, and global solidarity.

Visiting address: Rådhuskvartalet, Rådhusgata 18, 4611 Kristiansand, Norway

Conference venue: Kilden Performing Arts Centre. Sjølystveien 2, 4610 Kristiansand

Kontakt

Gro Kvanvig
Head of secretariat
Mobil: +47 98 44 86 39
E-post

Mayor of Kristiansand, Mathias Bernander, and Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Bjørn Berge.

Partners:

The European Conference is organized by the Municipality of Kristiansand in collaboration with the Council of Europe, KS, and a regional partnership: Partners

Steering Committee:

Bernt Jørgen Stray, Camilla Dunsæd, Kristiansand Municipality
Sunniva Whittaker, Rector University of Agder
Harald Furre, CEO Kilden
Kirsti Hjemdahl Mathiesen, CEO Cultiva
Kristine Storesletten Sødal, Director Arkivet
Reidar Fuglestad, CEO Kunstsilo
Kristin Tofte Andresen, Director Agder County Municipality
John Olsen, Director Vest-Agder Museum
Gro Kvanvig, Project Manager Kristiansand Municipality (Secretary)

Publisert: 15. mars 2022 9:58
Oppdatert: 31. januar 2025 10:48

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