Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, was awarded the Nobel Prize for
Peace in 2023.
Narges Mohammadi's Journey:
Advocated for women's rights and protested against the death penalty and
political repression in Iran.
Joined the Center for Human Rights Defenders in Iran, founded by Shirin
Ebadi, with a mission to abolish the death penalty.
Faced multiple arrests, convictions, and imprisonment, totaling 31 years
and 154 lashes.
Organized protests within prison and authored 'White Torture,' a book
about her experiences in solitary confinement.
In 2022, she was featured in the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and
influential women from around the world.
About the Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize, established by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish
industrialist and inventor, is one of the prestigious Nobel Prizes,
alongside those in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and
Literature.
Since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded annually to honor
individuals or groups working for peace, global unity, and the reduction of
standing armies.
Indian Nobel Peace Laureates
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian social reformer who campaigned against
child labor in India and advocated the universal right to education. In
2014, he was the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, along with Malala
Yousafzai.
Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu (Mother Teresa) was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun
who, in 1950, founded the Missionaries of Charity. For her humanitarian
work, she was awarded several honours, including the 1962 Ramon Magsaysay
Peace Prize and the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.
