Past Events

21 - 22 September 2024
State of Youth Civil Society Report Launch and Youth Power Summit
On September 21st and 22nd, Fondation Botnar and Restless Development will host the very first Youth Power Summit, coinciding with the UN’s Summit of the…

12 - 23 September 2024
International Democracy Day Events 2024
In 2007, the United Nations declared September 15 as the International Day of Democracy, a day set aside to reflect on…

6 September 2024
The State of World Democracy: A Retrospective on Elections Around the World
International democracy experts Dr. Yana Gorokhovskaia from Freedom House and Dr. Seema Shah from International IDEA will explore critical topics such…

5 September 2024
The Gender Apartheid: Implications for the Arts, Sports, and Cultural Activities
Gender apartheid—the systemic oppression of women—impacts every aspect of society. In Afghanistan, women and girls are barred from participating in…

26 August 2024
Townhall with Oby Ezekwesili | How can the UN be accountable to the people?
Online Townhall with Dr. Oby Ezekwesili on how to ensure that the UN is accountable to the people. From climate change to…

25 August 2024
6th IYTT Youth Conference and Nobel Symposium
When too many people are unheard or excluded from decision-making, and authoritarian regimes work to cynically manipulate and roll back…

20 - 22 August 2024
10th International Conference – AI and Governance in Asia
Asia Centre’s 10th Annual International Conference will explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on governance, in particular its impact…

16 August 2024
The Oslo Center Africa Youth Forum 2024
The Africa Youth Forum 2024 is more than just an event; it’s a global movement. We recognize the immense potential…

18 July 2024
Surveillance and Privacy: Safeguarding CSOs in the Age of Digital Threats
In our digital world, concerns about privacy and freedom online grow alongside advancements. Digital rights, like privacy and free speech,…