Michael Kjelseth

Michael Kjelseth

unknown Norway

Michael Kjelseth is a Norwegian man whose life story has been marked by complex challenges stemming from his upbringing in a diplomatic family. His childhood was shaped by moving to various countries due to his mother's career with the Norwegian embassy, which exposed him to both the privileges and difficulties of expatriate life. Michael's experiences include facing bullying while attending an Islamic school in Iran and navigating the pressures of adjusting to different cultures. Recently, he has come to the forefront of news as he shares his compelling narrative of resilience and the impact of his family's choices on his life, particularly regarding his struggles with homelessness and the pursuit of justice.

Born on Aug 28, 1988 (37 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
75,036
Power
5,578$
Sentiment
5.77
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Norway 13 5.77 1.06% +30% 5,421,241 75,036 $403,000 5,578$
Totals 13 5,421,241 75,036 $403,000 5,578$
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Recent Mentions

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth recently spoke about a tumultuous upbringing filled with substance abuse and abuse abroad. 4

Aftenposten: – Vi mangler referanser og blir lett stående utenfor.

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth, the diplomat's son, openly shares his experiences of abuse abroad as a child. 7

Aftenposten: Hvem er der for barna som blir med foreldrene på flyttelasset til utlandet?

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth's story serves as a reminder of how vulnerable UD children can be. 5

Aftenposten: UD må være seg sitt ansvar bevisst

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth reported the aid worker responsible for him for abuse after carrying a secret for 20 years. 7

Aftenposten: Én og en halv arbeidsdag før saken skulle opp i tingretten, ble den trukket.

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth reported the aid worker responsible for him for abuse after carrying the secret for 20 years. 7

Aftenposten: Én og en halv arbeidsdag før saken skulle opp i tingretten, ble den trukket.

Norway Norway: Michael shares a secret with his mother and faces a court trial. 5

Aftenposten: Hør podkasten «Diplomatsønnens hemmelighet»

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth recently shared a painful and boundary-less upbringing abroad, involving parties, drugs, and drunk driving. 5

Aftenposten: UD har et moralsk ansvar overfor dem

Norway Norway: Michael Kjelseth's har opened a door for other diplomat children to share their stories. 7

Aftenposten: Vi UD-barn bør kreve systemendring og anerkjennelse