How can Norway Prevent Violent Extremism?

1. februar 2010

Tuesday February 9, at 18.00-20.30, the Norwegian Center against Racism and the Norwegian Police University College jointly invite you to a seminar in the Amalie Skram auditorium at Litteraturhuset. Perspectives from the experienced British police officers Ranvir Dosanjh and Manny Barot will be debated by a highly competent Norwegian panel.

Program:

Introduction:
Hans Sverre Sjøvold, principal, The Norwegian Police University College

Violent Extremism in Britain:
Ranvir Dosanjh and Manny Barot

Norway's Main Challenges:
Akhtar Chaudry (SV og Stortingets presidentskap)
Gro Smedsrud (Manglerud Politistasjon)
Laila Bokhar (NUPI)
Torkel Brekke (Civita)
Tore Bjørgo (Politihøgskolen)

Moderators: Åsmund Birkeland, Kari Helene Partapuoli 

Organizers:

The Norwegian Center against Racism (Antirasistisk Senter)
The Norwegian Police University College (Politihøgskolen) 

Background:

Ranvir Dosanjh and Manny Barot from Leicester are invited to Oslo by The Norwegian Police University College. Leicester is an area in Britain with a very diverse population facing significant challenges regarding extremism. Ranvir Dosanjh and Manny Barot are experienced police officers and excellent speakers. They have traveled to Oslo several times and taught at The Norwegian Police University College. They have extensive knowledge about diversity in Norway and strong views on the Norwegian development.