Biography
Bjørn Ihler, 26 years old, Norway. Bjørn is a writer and a filmmaker. He is one of the survivors of the attack committed by far-right extremist Anders Breivik on Utoya Island in July 2011. His expertise lies in the role of communication in spreading extremists’ narratives, as well as in how to deconstruct their propaganda.
Videos
Articles
‘Once a terrorist, always a terrorist?’ by Bjørn Ihler and Fatima Zaman
The attacker was known to the authorities – A far too familiar statement we hear after a terrorist attack has occurred. We...Read More
The Global Threat of White Terror
Bjørn Ihler, Extremely Together Young Leader and survivor of the Norway terrorist attack in 2011, shares an opinion piece on the terror attacks...Read More
Why Western Countries Must Accept Returning Extremists – By Fatima Zaman and Bjørn Ihler
Shamima Begum and Hoda Muthana have been denied reentry to the UK and the US, respectively, after having left to join the...Read More
Why Youth Leadership Matters in Preventing Violent Extremism
Seven years ago I embarked on a journey to understand how people become extremists and how some get de-radicalized. Throughout my work...Read More
Since surviving Anders Breivik’s terror attack, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding why normal people become terrorists
This article by Extremely Together young leader Bjorn Ihler of Norway originally appeared in The Independent. I have seen the human beings...Read More
Extremely Together at One Young World Ottawa
The extraordinary young leaders of Extremely Together gathered at One Young World in Ottawa this year. Together with Mr Annan, they discussed...Read More
Statement of Extremely Together following the attack at Pulse nightclub in Orlando
It is with heavy hearts that we received the news of the mass shooting in Orlando. Our thoughts are with the victims,...Read More
Bjørn Ihler – A clear stance against violent extremism
Extremely Together’s Young Leader from Norway and survivor of the Anders Breivik terrorist attack, who uses art to counter extreme right wing...Read More
