Occupy Oslo was a collaboration, peaceful protest and demonstration against social injustice,
corporate greed
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Criticism of capitalism comes from various political and philoso ...
and the influence of corporations and lobbyists on government. It occurred in
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population ...
,
Norway
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, and started as a part of the
global protests of October 15th, 2011. The protest began in solidarity with the
Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street (OWS) was a protest movement against economic inequality and the influence of money in politics that began in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City's Wall Street financial district, in September 2011. It gave rise to t ...
protests in New York, United States, and is a part of the
global occupy movement.
The movement met every Saturday in
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population ...
city centre, usually at
Eidsvolls plass
Eidsvolls plass ("Eidsvoll Square") is a square and park in Oslo, Norway, located west of the Parliament of Norway Building, south of Karl Johans gate and east of Studenterlunden and the National Theatre. It has been referred to as "the National ...
in front of the
Parliament
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, but sometimes at other sites, such as
Spikersuppa and
Youngstorget
Youngstorget ( en, Young’s Square) is a square and public space located in downtown Oslo. It lies at the junction of the streets Storgata and Møllergata and alongside Torggata. Constructed in 1846, it has become a symbol of political power in ...
.
Occupy Oslo engaged in organized meetings, events and actions through February 2012.
See also
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List of Occupy movement protest locations
The Occupy Wall Street protests, which started in 2011, inspired a wide international response. There have been hundreds of Occupy movement protests worldwide over time, intended and organized as non-violent protest against the wealthy, as well ...
References
External links
Okkuper.noAllting.no
2011 in Norway
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population ...
Protests in Norway
Temporary populated places in Norway
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