Youth organisations, politics and society in Oslo

15 options are listed under youth organisations, politics and society for children in Oslo, across 3 districts, for ages 12 to 18. Below is the full overview with age, district and a link to sign-up.

Districts with an offering: Grünerløkka, Sentrum, St. Hanshaugen.

This is the part of the catalogue that starts latest: the offerings here target young people from around twelve and up. Youth parties, student organisations and civic associations provide something no sport does, namely practice in holding an opinion, arguing for it and being contradicted.

For many young people this is also a first encounter with a community not tied to school or neighbourhood. Meetings tend to be held centrally, with participants from across Oslo, which in itself widens their circle.

Worth knowing about youth organisations

You do not need to have made up your mind. Most organisations hold open meetings you can attend just to listen, and many young people try several before working out where they belong, or whether they would rather engage with a single cause.

Getting involved here costs little money and a fair amount of time. Membership fees are usually symbolic, but the activity level can get high in periods, especially around elections and national conferences. Worth a conversation about what is realistic alongside school.

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Amnesty ungdomsgrupper Oslo

Politikk og samfunn

Grensen 3, Sentrum

Amnesty International's youth groups for young people aged 13 to 19, coordinated from the head office in Grensen. The groups work on human rights through letter-writing actions, campaigns and demonstrations, often based at schools. For young people who want to stand up for free speech and people at risk - in the world's largest human rights movement.

ages 13-18

AUF

Politikk og samfunn

Youngstorget 2A, Sentrum

The Labour Party's youth organisation, headquartered at Youngstorget with local branches across Oslo. Members meet for political meetings, debates, courses and social activities, and AUF is the only youth party with no lower age limit (written parental consent required under 15). An arena for young people who want to influence society, learn to debate and meet engaged peers.

ages 13-18

Changemaker

Politikk og samfunn

Bernhard Getz' gate 3, St. Hanshaugen

Norwegian Church Aid's youth organisation, working against the causes of poverty and injustice - debt policy, climate justice, arms trade and global health. Members (aged 13-30) meet in local groups, build campaigns and learn practical advocacy. For young people who want to change the world with arguments, not just words.

ages 13-18

Elevorganisasjonen i Oslo

Politikk og samfunn

Christian Kroghs gate 10, Grünerløkka

The organisation for pupils at lower and upper secondary schools, working for students' rights and a better school day. Through student councils, courses and the national student assembly, members learn organisational work, debate and advocacy in practice - and the Oslo chapter gathers engaged pupils from across the city. A natural start for school-engaged youth.

ages 13-18

Fremskrittspartiets Ungdom (FpU)

Politikk og samfunn

Karl Johans gate 25, Sentrum

The Progress Party's youth organisation, with an office at Karl Johans gate 25 and active chapters in Oslo. Members meet for courses, debate training, political meetings and social activities, and the minimum age for membership is 13. For young people passionate about personal freedom who want to learn to argue their case.

ages 13-18

Grønn Ungdom

Politikk og samfunn

Hausmanns gate 19, Grünerløkka

The Green Party's youth organisation, with an office in Hausmanns gate and an active Oslo chapter. Members work on climate and environmental politics through meetings, campaigns and training, in a community where brand-new voices are welcome too. Membership is open to young people aged 12 to 28.

ages 12-18

Humanistisk Ungdom, Oslo lokallag

Politikk og samfunn

Brugata 19, Sentrum

The Norwegian Humanist Association's youth organisation, for young people aged 13 to 25 who want to explore worldviews, ethics and critical thinking together. The Oslo chapter meets for discussion evenings, social gatherings and events in Brugata. For young people who enjoy big questions without ready-made answers.

ages 13-18

Kristelig Folkepartis Ungdom (KrFU)

Politikk og samfunn

Nedre Vollgate 5, Sentrum

The Christian Democrats' youth organisation, with an office in Nedre Vollgate and local chapters arranging meetings, training and social gatherings. Members are aged 13 to 33, with a low fee for those under 26. An arena for young people who want to work with questions of values, human dignity and international solidarity.

ages 13-18

Natur og Ungdom

Politikk og samfunn

Torggata 34, Sentrum

Norway's largest environmental organisation for youth, headquartered in Torggata with active local chapters in Oslo. Members work on concrete environmental issues through actions, meetings and campaigns - from public transport in their own city to national conservation causes. The organisation is for youth up to 25, and no prior knowledge is needed to join.

ages 13-18

Oslo Unge Høyre

Politikk og samfunn

Stortingsgata 20, Sentrum

The Conservative Party's youth organisation in Oslo, with three local branches covering different parts of the city. Members meet for political workshops, debate training, courses and social events. The age limit for joining is 15, but younger members can join with parental approval - and every member in Oslo also belongs to a local branch in their area.

ages 15-18

Press – Redd Barna Ungdom

Politikk og samfunn

Bokkerveien 2, Hasle, Grünerløkka

Save the Children Norway's youth organisation, fighting for children's rights in Norway and worldwide. Members (aged 13-25) work on issues like child poverty, asylum-seeking children and mental health through chapter meetings, campaigns and actions. For young people who want to make a concrete difference for other children.

ages 13-18

Rød Ungdom

Politikk og samfunn

Sentrum, Sentrum

The youth organisation of the Red Party, with an active Oslo chapter meeting for political meetings, study circles, campaigns and courses. Anyone who accepts the by-laws and pays the membership fee can join from the year they turn 13. For young people who want to engage with questions of justice and learn political organising from the ground up.

ages 13-18

Sentralt ungdomsråd i Oslo

Politikk og samfunn

Oslo rådhus, Sentrum

A party-politically independent youth council giving the city's young people a formal voice towards the city government and council. The council consists of representatives from the youth councils of all 15 districts - so the way in is the youth council in your own district, open to youth from around 12 to 19. For those who want to influence Oslo politics directly, without joining a party.

ages 12-18

Sosialistisk Ungdom

Politikk og samfunn

Møllergata 4, Sentrum

The Socialist Left Party's youth organisation, headquartered in Møllergata with local chapters in Oslo. Members work on everything from climate policy to anti-racism through meetings, campaigns and training, and you can join from age 13. An arena for young people who want to combine political engagement with a strong social community.

ages 13-18

Unge Venstre

Politikk og samfunn

Møllergata 16, Sentrum

The Liberal Party's youth organisation, headquartered in Venstres Hus in Møllergata. Members meet for debates, political workshops and social events, and the organisation is known for open-ceilinged discussion. You can join from age 12, and the membership fee is deliberately kept low.

ages 12-18