Press release -
Board decision on Handshake for Peace
The governing board of the Nobel Peace Center has today discussed the center's cooperation with FIFA on Handshake for Peace, and has made the following decision:
"The board asks the administration to terminate the cooperation with FIFA as soon as circumstances allow.
The board also asks the administration to start a dialogue with the Norwegian Football Association for the Handshake for Peace initiative to continue in the future."
This does not mean that the FIFA agreement is terminated immediately, but that a dialogue starts about the ending of the cooperation from the side of the Nobel Peace Center. -We still believe in the Handshake for Peace initiative, and wish for it to live on in the future, says Bente Erichsen, executive director of the Nobel Peace Center.
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The Nobel Peace Center presents the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work, in addition to telling the story of Alfred Nobel. It is an arena for debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution. The Nobel Peace Center works where politics and culture intersect, and the Center is internationally recognized for its emphasis on documentary photography and interactive technology. Changing exhibitions, engaging digital solutions, films, seminars and events make for a varied and exciting experience.
The Nobel Peace Center is an independent foundation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointing the board. Geir Lundestad is the leader of the board, Bente Erichsen is the Executive Director. The Nobel Peace Center is financed by a combination of public and private funds. Main sponsors and collaborating partners are Hydro, Telenor Group, ABB and The Football Association of Norway (NFF).
