Husebylåven · Lillestrøm
29 August 2026
Between Peace and Arms: Where Is Sudan Heading?
A public dialogue with Mubarak Abdelrahman Ardol on war, peace, national consensus, and pathways toward an inclusive national project.
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Each gathering creates a structured space for listening, disagreement, reflection, and the patient work of rebuilding trust.
Lillestrøm · Norway
24 January 2026
From War's Ashes to Prospects for Peace in Sudan
A seminar with Khalid Omar Youssef and Bakri Al-Jak on Sudan's future, political and civil forces, and possibilities for peaceful processes.
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Dialogue production · Norway
October / November 2025
Why Do Conflicts Recur?
A long-form conversation with Munim Suleiman Attroun about recurring conflict, identity, fragmentation, trust, and peacebuilding.
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Impact in numbers
Documented first-year activity and community reach, updated October 2026.
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Combined internal reach for two major long-form productions.
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Our dialogue spaces are open to all points of view. We facilitate respectful exchange so disagreement becomes constructive learning instead of division.
Events timeline (2025-2026)
The Dialogue Platform held its first meeting on 8 February 2025. Since then, the platform has continued with recurring sessions and partner-supported events.
8 February 2025
First Dialogue Platform meeting
Foundational launch meeting focused on trust, peacebuilding, and inclusive public dialogue.
2025
Community dialogue sessions
Follow-up sessions throughout the year with institutions, residents, and civil society voices.
2026
Ongoing public events
Current events and dialogue activities continue across 2026, with updates posted on official channels.
29 August 2026
Dialogue with Mubarak Abdelrahman Ardol
A season-opening Oslo session on Sudan between war and peace, pathways to settlement, and the search for a shared national project.
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The Dialogue Platform - Lillestrom. Updates about meetings, community dialogue activities, and public engagement milestones.
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Structured dialogues where institutions and residents engage around shared local concerns.
Facilitator Practice Labs
Capacity-building sessions for teams running dialogue in conflict-sensitive contexts.
Institutional Briefings
Decision-focused briefings that translate dialogue outcomes into practical next steps.
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
Between War and Peace: Where Is Sudan Heading?
Dialogue session with engineer Mubarak Abdelrahman Ardol on peace options and a shared national project.
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
Between War and Peace: Where Is Sudan Heading?
Dialogue session with engineer Mubarak Abdelrahman Ardol on peace options and a shared national project.
The Dialogue Platform hosted engineer Mubarak Abdelrahman Ardol in Oslo for the opening session of the new season. The discussion examined the war in Sudan, its consequences, pathways toward peace, the current political landscape, and the possibility of Sudanese consensus around an inclusive national project.
Time: 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Public Dialogue Briefing and Follow-up
Briefing that links dialogue findings to institutional next steps.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Public Dialogue Briefing and Follow-up
Briefing that links dialogue findings to institutional next steps.
This session consolidated lessons from recent dialogues and published practical follow-up priorities for partners and participating institutions.
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Youth and Civic Dialogue Session
Session focused on youth voices and civic inclusion.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Youth and Civic Dialogue Session
Session focused on youth voices and civic inclusion.
This session deepened participation from younger community voices and connected their priorities to institutional follow-up pathways.
Time: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Institution and Community Trust Workshop
Workshop on practical trust architecture between institutions and residents.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Institution and Community Trust Workshop
Workshop on practical trust architecture between institutions and residents.
This workshop focused on dialogue design, inclusion mechanisms, and follow-up methods that help institutions sustain trust with residents over time.
Time: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Khalid Omer Yousif Seminar - Day 2
Follow-up sessions and consolidated reflections from participants.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Khalid Omer Yousif Seminar - Day 2
Follow-up sessions and consolidated reflections from participants.
The second seminar day documented lessons, participant feedback, and practical recommendations for future trust-building dialogue programs.
Time: 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Khalid Omer Yousif Seminar - Day 1
Day one focused on institutional trust and peace-oriented dialogue design.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Khalid Omer Yousif Seminar - Day 1
Day one focused on institutional trust and peace-oriented dialogue design.
The first session gathered community members and facilitators to map key trust challenges and identify practical dialogue pathways for institutions.
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Public Seminar: Trust and Peace Dialogue
Public seminar session with dialogue facilitation and civic participation.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
Public Seminar: Trust and Peace Dialogue
Public seminar session with dialogue facilitation and civic participation.
This seminar focused on recurring conflict patterns and practical ways communities can strengthen trust and peace through respectful, inclusive dialogue.
Time: 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Community Dialogue Seminar
Cross-community seminar focused on dialogue culture and practical trust-building.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Community Dialogue Seminar
Cross-community seminar focused on dialogue culture and practical trust-building.
Participants explored how institutions and residents can collaborate through structured facilitation, shared listening, and practical follow-up commitments.
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Founding Meeting: The Dialogue Platform
Official platform launch and first trust-focused dialogue session.
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Saturday, February 8, 2025
Founding Meeting: The Dialogue Platform
Official platform launch and first trust-focused dialogue session.
The founding meeting introduced The Dialogue Platform mission and brought community participants together to discuss trust, peacebuilding, and inclusive participation in Lillestrom.
Time: 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM