The Oslo Center
Oslo, Norway
About
Founded in 2006, The Oslo Center is a non-governmental organisation based in Oslo, Norway working on democracy & civil society, human rights, gender equality +2 more.
The Oslo Center is a non-profit organisation based in Oslo, Norway, that promotes democracy, human rights and peaceful, inclusive societies. It works with partners through democracy assistance, strengthening governance, political institutions and civic spaces, with a focus on political representation, democratic governance and inclusion, and youth and women's participation. Its programmes are implemented in countries including Kenya and Somalia, with a regional office in Nairobi. The organisation also convenes the Words Matter! conference and the Africa Youth Forum, and publishes research and policy reports on democratic issues.
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Women Leadership and Participation Program
Gender equality · Kenya
Strengthens women's political leadership and addresses systemic barriers to political inclusion in Nakuru, Kirinyaga and Kajiado counties, Kenya.
Strengthening Youth's Knowledge and Participation in Political Processes in Kenya
Democracy & Civil society · Kenya
Builds youth knowledge and capacity to take part in elections, policy development and peacebuilding in Kenya.
Youth Political Accountability in Kenya
Democracy & Civil society · Kenya
Research on youth inclusion in political parties, based on surveys of youth across Kenya's 47 counties and analysis of party documents.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Uraia Trust, Demo-Finland, Puntland Development and Research Center, Royal Danish Embassy
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