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Democratic values at risk

In collaboration with Global Dignity, the Nobel Peace Center invites to seminar and panel discussion. H.R.H The Crown Prince of Norway will moderate the debate.

The world wide organization Global Dignity has its Annual Country Chair Meeting in Norway 27–29 April. In that connection, Global Dignity and the Nobel Peace Center invite  to a seminar about how we can hold on to fundamental human values in a time of extremism, polarization and conflict.

Key Note Speakers are Sven Mollekleiv, President of The Norwegian Red Cross and Chairman of Global Dignity Norway, Lars Gule, Norwegian philosopher, social commentator and associate professor at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Anine Kierulf and Pekka Himanen, Co-Founder of Global Dignity and Finnish philosopher: 

After the introductions, a panel discussion will be led by H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, who is Global Dignity Country Chair for Norway. In the panel, Gule, Kierulf and Himanen will be accompanied by Phuti Mahanyele, Executive Chairman of Sigma Capital and Global Dignity Country Chair for South Africa. The programme will finish at app. 19.00.

(Photo: Mario Farinato / Sigma Capital / Norwegian Red Cross/ Ole Gamst Sæther / Spartacus / Jørgen Gomnes)

Topics

  • Art, Culture, Entertainment

Categories

  • nobel debate
  • nobel peace center

Facts about the Nobel Peace Center

  • one of Norway's most visited museums with 248,266 visitors in 2015
  • presents the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work, in addition to telling the story of Alfred Nobel
  • is an arena for debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution
  • is internationally recognized for its emphasis on documentary photography and interactive technology
  • presents changing exhibitions, engaging digital solutions, films, seminars and events 
  • is an independent foundation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointing the board
  • Olav Njølstad is the leader of the board, Bente Erichsen is the Executive Director
  • is financed by a combination of public and private funds
  • the main sponsors and collaborating partners are Hydro, Telenor Group and ABB  

Contacts

Ingvill Bryn Rambøl

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