Arina Aamir
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| Born | June 23, 2005 Oslo, Norway |
| Citizenship | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Politician, author, podcast host |
| Known for | Youngest ever member of the Oslo City Council (2023) |
| Political party | Conservative Party (Høyre) |
| Relatives | Afshan Rafiq (mother) Aamir J. Sheikh (father) |
Arina Aamir (born 23 June 2005) is a Norwegian politician, author, and podcast host. She is a member of the Conservative Party (Høyre) and, in 2023, became the youngest person ever elected to the Oslo City Council at age 18.[1]
Early life and education
Aamir was born in Oslo and raised in the Stovner district.[2] She published her first book at age 12, describing her experiences as a young Muslim in Norway.[3] In January 2025 she began studying law at the University of Oslo.[4]
Political career
At age 15, Aamir debated Lars Thorsen, leader of the SIAN organization, on live TV2 regarding Qur’an burning.[5] Later in 2020 she took part in Plan International Norway’s Girls Takeover campaign and acted as Development Minister for a day.[6]
In 2023 she was elected to Oslo City Council, becoming its youngest ever member.[7] She has spoken publicly about youth crime, school quality, and social control among young people.[8][9]
In 2024 she announced candidacy for the Conservative Party’s Oslo list ahead of the 2025 parliamentary election.[10]
Podcast and media work
In May 2025 Aamir and businessman Christian Ringnes launched the political podcast Rett på.[11]
Recognition
In 2022, Dagens Næringsliv and D2 listed Aamir among their “30 under 30” young leaders.[12]
Personal life
Aamir is the daughter of Afshan Rafiq, who was a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party from 2001 to 2005.[13] She is of Pakistani descent and identifies as Muslim.[14]
References
- ↑ "Arina Aamir (18) blir tidenes yngste stortingspolitiker hvis hun blir valgt". NRK. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir slår alarm om sosial kontroll blant unge i Oslo". Aftenposten. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir har møtt SIAN i TV-debatt, argumentert for burka- og nikabforbud – og er personlig venn med en fredsprisvinner". Dagens Næringsliv. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir vil bli Norges yngste stortingsrepresentant". FriFagbevegelse. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "TV 2 får kritikk etter SIAN-debatt med Arina Aamir (15): – Litt trist at folk skal tenke på alderen min". Kampanje. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Amir (15) blir statsråd for en dag". VG. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir (18) blir tidenes yngste stortingspolitiker hvis hun blir valgt". NRK. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir slår alarm om sosial kontroll blant unge i Oslo". Aftenposten. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir (H) vil knekke de kriminelle forbildene". VG. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir (18) blir tidenes yngste stortingspolitiker hvis hun blir valgt". NRK. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Uventet duo: – Det er jo en viss forskjell på oss". TV 2. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir har møtt SIAN i TV-debatt, argumentert for burka- og nikabforbud – og er personlig venn med en fredsprisvinner". Dagens Næringsliv. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir (18) blir tidenes yngste stortingspolitiker hvis hun blir valgt". NRK. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ "Arina Aamir har møtt SIAN i TV-debatt, argumentert for burka- og nikabforbud – og er personlig venn med en fredsprisvinner". Dagens Næringsliv. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
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