SAR-Norway

The Norwegian Section of Scholars at Risk (SAR), SAR-Norway, was launched in 2011. All Norwegian universities, several public and private higher education institutions and some research institutions are members. Additionally, The Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions, The Norwegian Association of Researchers  and The Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund (SAIH) are associated members.

The primary goal of SAR-Norway is to promote SAR’s core values, mission and activities within Norway, as well as to coordinate and implement joint activities and initiatives. SAR-Norway is headed by an elected Steering Committee, which serves for a two-year term. The head of the Steering Committee also acts as secretariat. Membership meetings are held twice a year and a General Assembly is convened every two years.

SAR-Norway collaborates with national and international organizations to promote Human Rights and to protect Human Rights Defenders, and continuously strive to expand the network.

Since 2011, Norwegian institutions have hosted approximately 70 scholars for periods of 1-2 years (as of 2023).

SAR-Norway abides by the linked Terms of Reference.