UNAIDS: What does receiving the Order of St. Olav mean to you?

UNAIDS: What does receiving the Order of St. Olav mean to you?
Sigrun Mogedal: The value of this kind of recognition is that it highlights the issues and concerns you’ve been engaged in. So it’s not something that has to do with me as a person but it demonstrates the value of the issues. Like in my case, my engagement through the church and its values towards justice, equity, and HIV and global health. To be able to use this opportunity and show that these things have significance and are recognised as important is wonderful.

UNAIDS: What is the one thing that you’re most proud of in your distinguished career?
Sigrun Mogedal: It’s not so much about feeling pride of a particular achievement, but rather being a part of a process that makes it possible for others people who’ve been maybe marginalised to stand up, straighten their backs, feel that they have dignity and value, and can do something. Being a part of that, every time you feel you have contributed a little thing. And that’s what makes you feel warm inside, what makes you proud to be part of something.