He was also elected as the first openly gay leader of the Workers ' Youth League .
Born in Skien in Telemark , Pedersen has studied towards a bachelor 's degree in political science , and studied courses in European and American studies at the University of Oslo .
Pedersen was also elected as the first openly gay leader of the Workers ' Youth League .
Born in Skien in Telemark , Pedersen has studied towards a bachelor 's degree in political science , and studied courses in European and American studies at the University of Oslo .