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Information to the media on the announcement of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce who recevies this year's Nobel Peace Prize on Friday 9 October at 11.00.

The press conference takes place at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Henrik Ibsens gate 51, Oslo. It is open for media only and accreditation is required. Accreditation information and links to the accreditation portal are available here.

For all media related requests regarding the announcement 9 October, please contact Kristin Wiktorson at press@nobel.no, phone +47 22 12 93 03.

For anyone not accredited, there is a possibility to watch the announcement live on a big screen at the Nobel Peace Center in the City Hall Square, Oslo. Interested members of the public will be present, and are likely to accept interview requests if you are after the public's reactions to the announcement. Wikimedia Norway is also present with a group of writers to conduct a live update about the new laureate(s) on Wikipedia. 

Note: On Friday 9 October, at about 14.15 CET, the blue room called the Nobel Field at the Nobel Peace Center will be updated and the new Peace Prize laureate will be included. Photo-op and possibilities for interviews with the Peace Center staff. 

The work on the 2015 Peace Prize Exhibition will start immidiately after the announcement. If any media would like to follow the Nobel Peace Center crew during these first intense hours, please contact to schedule. 

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Saturday 10 October, the Nobel Peace Center celebrates the new Peace Prize laureate(s) with a rich program and an open day with free entry for all visitors. 

The new laureate(s) is presented in our permanent exhibitions The Nobel Field and The Electronic Wallpapers. Junior Experts from the Children’s Peace Club talk about the new laureate to visitors in the morning. Some of these children may be available to the press if any requests arise.

There will be guided tours in Norwegian and English throughout the day.

In English: 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00 and 17.00.
In Norwegian: 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00 and 17.00.

A lecture about the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize laureate(s) will be held by the leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Kaci Kullmann Five at 13.00 (in Norwegian) and at 14.00 (in English). If your media outlet wants to show the lectures on your website, let us know, and you will then receive the embed codes.

Olav Njølstad, Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, will open with a short introduction to the Nobel Peace Prize history.

A presentation of this year's Nobel artist and unveiling of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Diploma takes place before the lecture at 13.00.

There will be possibilities to conduct separate interviews after the English lecture. To make appointments, please contact Kirsti Svenning, on ks@nobelpeacecenter.org or on phone +4795191315.

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Facts about the Nobel Peace Center

  • one of Norway's most visited museums with 227,000 visitors in 2014
  • 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
  • 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
  • it 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
  • it 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

Press contact Head of Information Press Contact, web editor +47 92 45 29 44