27/06/2026
Last Friday, 19 June, we marked the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The day began with a breakfast hosted by the British Embassy in Oslo, followed by the official opening of the art installation Thinking of You outside the Nobel Peace Center. As part of the ceremony, a Peace Dove was released over the square as a symbol of hope and solidarity.
Thinking of You is a powerful art installation comprising hundreds of skirts and dresses suspended on washing lines in public spaces. It is a striking visual expression of absence, dignity and our shared humanity. An everyday task, traditionally carried out by women, is transformed into a powerful message about human experience and a call for political action. Each garment represents solidarity with survivors and honours their courage. Together, they create a moving expression of grief, pain, resilience and hope. The garments have been donated by survivors and by women from around the world who wish to stand in support of those affected by conflict-related sexual violence. The installation was created by Kosovo-born artist to bring visibility to the experiences of survivors and to remind us that war crimes and sexual violence must never be met with silence.
Mental Health and Human Rights Info (MHHRI), together with the Norges kvinnelobby, Ambasada e Republikës së Kosovës në Norvegji, the British Embassy Oslo and the Nobel Peace Center, has worked to bring this important installation to Oslo. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated dresses. We are deeply grateful to everyone for their commitment, collaboration and support.
We would also like to thank all the volunteers, both from and the Kosovo Embassy, who helped conduct the youth engagement workshop in front of the Nobel Peace Center.
The installation can be experienced in Torggata and outside the Nobel Peace Center until 28 June.
Photo: Charlie Beggins