ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD

The Rafto Prize Events 2026

Each year we invite you to join the celebration of the Rafto Laureate in Bergen and online. These are the dates for the Rafto Prize events taking place in November 2026:

ANNOUNCEMENT

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER AT 10:00

Media City Bergen, Bergen 

We welcome you to join our online announcement of the recipient of this years Rafto Prize! The live-stream starts Wednesday September 16th at 09:45 (CEST).
The announcment of the recipient of the Rafto Prize 2026 will include interviews and commentaries by experts and Rafto staff.

THE RAFTO CONFERENCE

SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER AT 11:00

University Aula, Bergen (and online)

Join our conference either in-person or online, with keynote speech by Rafto Laureate 2026. The conference will shed light on and discuss human rights challenges related to this year's Rafto Prize. Free of charge and open for everyone to attend.

Follow the Facebook event for updates.

THE AWARD CEREMONY

SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER AT 18:00

Ole Bull Scene, Bergen

We are honoring and celebrating this year’s Rafto Laureate with an award ceremony and concert. Link to get your tickets and program will be announced shortly.

Follow the Facebook event for updates.

TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER AT 19:15

Outside Ole Bull Scene, Bergen

Join us in Bergen in the torchlight procession for Human Rights where we honor this years Rafto laureate.

Follow the Facebook event for updates.