ICORN

Founded in 2006, ICORN is a non-governmental organisation based in Stavanger, Norway working on human rights, arts & culture, refugees & migration.

ICORN, the International Cities of Refuge Network, is a non-governmental, non-profit membership organisation founded in 2006 and based in Stavanger, Norway. It is a network of cities across Europe, the Americas and beyond that provide temporary protective residencies for writers, journalists and artists at risk of persecution for their work. ICORN works to advance freedom of expression, defend democratic values and promote international solidarity, combining literature, arts and human rights advocacy. Its Secretariat in Stavanger coordinates the network and programme, while each City of Refuge runs its own programme independently.