Freedom of expression activists, including writers, journalists, artists and academics from around the world, are invited to Oslo, Norway from June 1 to 6 to participate in the Global Forum
 on Freedom of Expression. Deadline to register: April 15.

The event will feature small group training sessions in different languages geared to campaigning, fundraising, free expression monitoring and security.
 Throughout the week, free expression issues will also be highlighted through cultural exhibitions and performances, open seminars and debates, and special keynote lectures by leading thinkers in the field.

Topics of discussion will include free expression during the Olympics, free expression and the UN agenda and defamation of religion.

Expected speakers include Mexican journalist and UNESCO World Press Freedom
 Prize laureate Lydia Cacho, South African writer and Nobel Prize laureate
 Nadine Gordimer and Sudanese journalist Sami al Haj, released after six years in Guantanamo.

Individuals and organizations
 with limited resources may register and apply for a
 grant.

For more information and to register visit http://expressionforum.org or e-mail info@expressionforum.org.