The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony

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Watch a video clip of the awarding of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize medal and diploma to Aung San Suu Kyi at the Oslo City Hall in Norway, 10 December 1991. As the Laureate was absent, the medal and diploma were accepted by her husband Michael Aris and her sons Alexander and Kim Aris. The acceptance speech was delivered on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi by her 18-year old son, Alexander Aris.

Read the Acceptance Speech
Read Aung San Suu Kyi’s Nobel Lecture, delivered in 2012

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Nobel Prizes and laureates

Eleven laureates were awarded a Nobel Prize in 2023, for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. Their work and discoveries range from effective mRNA vaccines and attosecond physics to fighting against the oppression of women.

See them all presented here.
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