We were established to promote awareness, protection of rights, civic participation and the integration of people of Ukrainian origin into Norwegian society, including those under collective protection.
Our work is founded on democratic values, the rule of law, equality, non-discrimination and respect for human dignity. We represent the shared interests of our members as a minority in Norway and promote dialogue between the Ukrainian community, public authorities and civil society.
OPEN UA NORWAY
How we work
We carry out our mission through information, analysis and work for the public benefit, including:
Information about rights
sharing current, publicly relevant information about rights, responsibilities, opportunities and public services in Norway;
Explanation and analysis
explaining decisions by Norwegian authorities and developments in Norwegian, Ukrainian and international politics that affect Ukrainians’ lives;
Educational content
creating and sharing information and educational content through digital and offline channels;
Cooperation and dialogue
cooperating with public bodies, nongovernmental organizations, community initiatives and institutions;
Collective interests
representing the collective interests of the organization’s members at a general and principled level;
Social and charitable work
undertaking social, humanitarian and charitable activities in accordance with Norwegian law.
Life in our community
Photographs will appear once materials are approved for publication.
How we are organized
Open UA Norway is the parent organization. OPEN UA YOUTH and OPEN UA SUPPORT are its two official internal divisions, with one shared organizational identity.
Open UA Norway
Information. Rights. Community.
The divisions are not independent organizations or separate legal entities. Participation and organizational membership remain separate processes.
Mission and values