Jorgen Watne Frydnes
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the chairman of the Nobel Committee, known for his role in overseeing the selection process for the Nobel Prize. In 2023, he publicly expressed deep concern for the safety of Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi after she reported receiving death threats from Iranian authorities. Frydnes emphasized the importance of protecting individuals who advocate for democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.
Born on Jan 01, 1983 (43 years old)
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Spain:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who was contacted for comments.
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Liechtenstein:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes spoke about the death of Alfredo Díaz, highlighting the political repression in Venezuela.
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Dominican Republic:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes highlighted María Corina's merits during the Nobel Prize ceremony.
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Paraguay:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian committee that awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Panama:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and welcomed María Corina Machado in Oslo.
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Taiwan:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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New Zealand:
Hailing Bialiatski’s release, the Nobel Committee chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes said there were still more than 1200 political prisoners inside the country.
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Colombia:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who presented the award to Ana Corina Sosa.
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Portugal:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes was present at the press conference with Maria Corina Machado.
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Spain:
Jorgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who presented the Nobel Peace Prize to Ana Corina Sosa.
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