2023 Nobel Peace Prize

2023 Nobel Peace Prize

News: Recently, Nobel Peace Prize was announced to Narges Mohammadi.

Who is Narges Mohammadi?
• Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her courageous fight against the oppression of women in Iran. She has been recognized for her relentless efforts to promote human rights and freedom for all.
• Despite facing tremendous personal costs, including multiple arrests and sentences totaling 31 years in prison and 154 lashes, she continues her brave struggle. As of the award announcement, she was still in prison. Her name has become synonymous with the fight for human rights in Iran.

Who announces Nobel Peace prize?
• The Nobel Peace Prize is announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member panel appointed by the Norwegian parliament.
• The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize receives several things: A diploma, A medal and A document confirming the prize amount. The prize amount is 11 million Swedish krona, which is approximately 1 million US dollars.

Who has won Nobel Peace prize from India?
• Mother Teresa in 1979 for her work in bringing help to suffering humanity
• Kailash Satyarthi in 2014 for his struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.