NOfrigjørings

NOfrigjørings is a Norwegian activist organization that was founded in 2018 in Oslo with the aim of promoting social and political emancipation for marginalized communities within Norway. The name combines the ISO country code “NO” with the Norwegian word “frigjøring,” meaning “liberation.” The group describes itself as non‑partisan and works across a range of issues including migration rights, gender equality, anti‑discrimination policies, and digital privacy.

The organization’s stated mission is to create a more inclusive public discourse by engaging citizens through workshops, public events, and policy advocacy. It runs an annual “Voice for Voter” campaign that encourages young adults who have not traditionally participated in elections. In 2021, NOfrigjørings launched a nationwide online petition that gathered over 75,000 signatures demanding the decriminalisation of non‑violent homelessness.

NOfrigjørings is structured as a federation of local chapters that operate autonomously while coordinating on national initiatives. Its executive board is elected every two years and is composed of members from diverse professional backgrounds, such as legal experts, educators, and former civil servants. The organization is registered as a non‑profit association under Norwegian law and receives a mix of membership dues, public grants, and private donations.

The group has participated in several high‑profile public debates, including a 2020 round‑table with the Norwegian Parliament on housing policy and a 2022 joint statement with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration on anti‑racism compliance. Critics have sometimes accused NOfrigjørings of adopting overly progressive platforms that border on radicalism, yet supporters highlight the organization’s emphasis on dialogue and evidence‑based policy proposals. NOfrigjørings continues to grow its membership base and expands its outreach programs to promote broader civic engagement across Norway.