The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which was established by the will of Alfred Nobel in 1895. The Nobel Committee consists of five members, who are appointed by the Norwegian Parliament. The Committee is responsible for selecting the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize each year.
Who Receives the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting peace in the world. Some notable recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize include:
* Nelson Mandela: Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his efforts to end apartheid and promote racial reconciliation in South Africa.
* Malala Yousafzai: Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist who advocates for the education of girls and women. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her work in promoting access to education for girls in Pakistan, particularly in the Swat Valley.
* The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN): ICAN is a global coalition of non-governmental organizations working to abolish nuclear weapons. The coalition was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 for its work to promote the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world, and it is considered a great honor to be selected as the recipient.