An important prize in our time

“Today, the international legal system is under tremendous pressure. It is therefore particularly timely for the Nobel Committee to state clearly that right must come before might,” says Kjersti Fløgstad, Executive Director of the Nobel Peace Center.

“For victims of war and atrocities, international law is about something fundamental: that the truth is documented, that crimes are investigated, and that no one stands above the law. Navi Pillay is a true champion of international law and justice. She has been at the forefront of efforts to establish stronger norms and legal principles governing what can be prosecuted as crimes against humanity. Working for justice is working for peace,” says Fløgstad.

Peace dove takes flight

At exactly 12:00, a peace dove flew from the windows of the Nobel Peace Center, symbolically marking the moment the world welcomed a new Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Astro Bunn and Ardian Kristiansen Seferaj from Save the Children’s Peace Prize Party Committee, who are preparing a celebration in honour of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate in Oslo on 10 December, helped send the dove on its way.

“It is important that those who break the law are held accountable,” they said. “Children never start wars, but they are often the victims.”

Tomorrow, Saturday, the Nobel Peace Center invites the public to take a deeper look at the new Nobel Peace Prize. At 12:00, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize diploma will be unveiled, followed by a talk by Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, and a panel discussion with experts on this year’s prize. The event will be livestreamed.

Educational resources ready on Monday

When school bells ring on Monday morning, digital educational resources about the new Nobel Peace Prize laureate will also be ready for use, both in Norway and internationally. The Nobel Peace Center’s education team is developing dedicated teaching resources on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, adapted for different age groups.

At the same time, the Nobel Peace Center will begin work on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition, which, in keeping with tradition, will be opened by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate on 11 December, the day after the award ceremony at Oslo City Hall.

“We hope to welcome Navi Pillay to the Nobel Peace Center in December, and we look forward to spending the coming year inspiring engagement with her work for justice and peace. We warmly congratulate her on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,” says Fløgstad.

About the Nobel Peace Center

• one of Norway's most visited museums, with more than 200.000 visitors per year, including school groups
• presents the story of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work
• is situated in the heart of Oslo, near the City Hall
• Kjersti Fløgstad is the Executive Director, Kristian Berg Harpviken is Chair of the Board
• Main partners are Hydro, Reitan Retail and EY