Report launch: The status of freedom of expression in Norway - results of the demographic survey

September 3 2014

What is the status of freedom of expression as seen from the general public’s point of view? Is freedom of expression perceived as an important value in comparison with other considerations? What experiences do the general public have of freedom of expression – in the public space and at the workplace? How do we see the media’s role as infrastructure for freedom of expression?

The project “The status of freedom of expression in Norway – the Fritt Ord Foundation’s monitoring project” examines attitudes to and experiences of freedom of expression in Norway in different demographic groups and arenas.

In winter 2013, the project conducted two surveys about attitudes to and experience of freedom of expression in the majority population and among non-western immigrants and descendants.

PROGRAMME:

9.00 a.m.: Morning coffee

9.15 a.m.: Brief intro to the project and the report

9.20 a.m.: Attitudes to the limits of freedom of expression – Questions

10.00 a.m.: Media, journalism and trust – Questions

10.40 a.m.: Coffee break

10.50 a.m.: Attitudes to and experience of freedom of expression in the workplace – Questions

11.30 a.m.: Experiences of freedom of expression in the ethnic minority and majority populations – Questions.

12.10 p.m.: Closing

The seminar is free of charge, but registration is required. Welcome!

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