Nobel Peace Prize
One of five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Nobel Peace Prize (Swedish and Norwegian: Nobels fredspris) is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Swedish industrialist, inventor, and armaments (military weapons and equipment) manufacturer Alfred Nobel, along with the prizes in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature. Since March 1901,[9] it has been awarded annually (with some exceptions) to people who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."[10] The Oxford Dictionary of Contemporary History describes it as "the most prestigious prize in the world."[11]
Nobel Peace Prize | ||||
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Awarded for | Outstanding contributions to peace: arms reduction, international cooperation, and organisations contributing to peace, and human rights contributions to peace[1] | |||
Location | Oslo, Norway | |||
Presented by | Norwegian Nobel Committee on behalf of the estate of Alfred Nobel | |||
Reward(s) | 11 million SEK (2023)[2][third-party source needed] 10 million SEK (2022)[3] | |||
First awarded | 10 December 1901; 122 years ago (1901-12-10)[4] | |||
Currently held by | Narges Mohammadi (2023)[5] | |||
Most awards | International Committee of the Red Cross (3) | |||
Website | Nobelprize.org | |||
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"We who have fought against you, the Palestinians, we say to you today, in a loud and a clear voice; Enough of blood and tears. Enough!"
— Rabin, who was given the award in 1994, said on behalf of the Israeli people[6][7] after the historical handshake with Yasser Arafat,[8]
In accordance with Alfred Nobel's will, the recipient is selected by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member committee appointed by the Parliament of Norway. The prize award ceremony is held in Oslo City Hall since 1990, previously in the assembly hall of the University of Oslo (1947 -1989), Norwegian Nobel Institute (1905–1946), and the Parliament (1901–1904).
Due to its political nature, the Nobel Peace Prize has, for most of its history, been the subject of numerous controversies.
The most recent prize was awarded to imprisoned women's rights advocate Narges Mohammadi from Iran for her work in "fighting against the oppression of women in Iran."[12]