Melahuset

This year marks 50 years since Chile suffered a bloody coup d'état led by army chief Augusto Pinochet and his military junta. On September 9, Melahuset marks the resistance against this coup with protest songs, talks and an exhibition about the Mapuche struggle against Norwegian Statkraft. Admission to the event is free. PANEL DEBATE: Camila Sepúlveda Escobar, writer Sonia [...]

Oslo is a complex city with all the advantages and disadvantages that entails. Although most young people feel that Oslo is a safe and good hometown, they face different challenges than young people growing up elsewhere in the country. How can Oslo become an even better and safer city for today's young people? [...]

Culture is an arena for shared experiences, and without a rich cultural life, Oslo would not be as good a city to live in. What kind of cultural policy do we want? Do artists and cultural workers have good conditions in Norway? How can we make culture accessible to more people? Which cultural initiatives do the parties' representatives think are most important to implement?

What opportunities and challenges do women on the move face? Why is it important that we listen and learn about women's migration experiences? On Sunday 27 August, Aftab Cultural Organization's discussion forum invites you to a conversation with Iranian author Rana Soleimani about women and migration. The event will be held in Farsi and admission is free. 

Masahat, DER magazine and Melahuset invite you to an election panel at Melahuset, Saturday August 26 at 15:00-16:30. The aim of the panel is to contribute to a better understanding of Oslo's political parties and motivate voters and first-time voters to vote during the election.

Don't miss the opening of the exhibition "MA3GOL! Satirical Use of Stock Images in Alhdood Network". This unique exhibition showcases the satirical editorials of Alhdood, an online magazine that creatively utilizes stock images to subvert their original intent and create powerful social commentary.

Join the co-founder of the Kawaakibi Foundation, Iyad El-Baghadadi, in a conversation with Ghada Oueiss, the principal presenter of Al Jazeera Arabic. This insightful discussion will address the importance of media literacy and the need to combat misinformation.

Get ready to rock with Ramy Essam, the renowned artist and human rights defender who played a significant role as one of the galvanizing voices during the Egyptian revolution of 2011-2013.

Experience a momentous event that aims to bring together passionate individuals committed to activism and strengthening regional alliances with Palestine at its core.

What is the link between climate change and increased migration? What is climate justice and how can we achieve it? Join us for a talk by activist, ecofeminist and philosopher Vandana Shiva at Melahuset.