The European Wergeland Centre, Utøya learning centre and No Hate Speech Movement Norway, in cooperation with the Council of Europe Youth Department, invite youth trainers and educators across Nordic countries to the Nordic Training of Youth Trainers in Human Rights Education at Utøya, Norway.

The training course will support youth trainers’ and educators’ efforts to combat hate speech, extremism and xenophobia. Participants will explore, apply and practice Human Rights Education and non-formal learning methods throughout the training, using learning materials such as Compass and Bookmarks developed by the Council of Europe.

• Where? Utøya island, one hour from Oslo, Norway
• When? Friday 4th – Monday 7th April, 2025
• Who? Youth between 16-25 years from Nordic countries and regions
• Participation costs Most reasonable travel, as well as food and accomodation at Utøya is covered for participants.
• Application deadline March 4th, 2025

Participant profile

The training is for youth trainers and educators between 16 – 25 years old involved in youth work, campaigns, networks, youth organizations or other activities with youth promoting youth engagement to combat hate speech, extremism and xenophobia.

Participants should:

• Be able and motivated to organise a follow-up workshop after the training
• Live in a Nordic country (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland or Åland)

For more information and application form, please visit this page.