Nobel Prize

Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Frederik Willem de Klerk, for his work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime, and for laying the foundations for a new democratic South Africa. Nelson Mandela Full name: Nelson Rolihlahla MandelaBorn: 18 July 1918, Mvezo, South AfricaDied: 5 December 2013, Johannesburg, South AfricaDate awarded:…

Klas Pontus Arnoldson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Fredrik Bajer, for their long-time work for the cause of peace as politicians and peace society leaders. Klas Pontus Arnoldson Full name: Klas Pontus ArnoldsonBorn: 27 October 1844, Gothenburg, SwedenDied: 20 February 1916, Stockholm, SwedenDate awarded: 10 December 1908 At peace with Norway Firmly opposed…

Nobel Prize Conversations  “Real life is stranger than fiction right now” Meet Maria Ressa in an energetic and lively conversation, conducted in July 2022, where she speaks about our current world situation and why, to her, it is sometimes stranger than that portrayed on film. She also lets us in on why she chose…

Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Kailash Satyarthi, for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. Malala Yousafzai Full name: Malala YousafzaiBorn: 12 July 1997, Mingora, PakistanDate awarded: 10 October 2014 “Pens are mightier than weapons” Malala Yousafzai comes from…

Nobel Prize Conversations  “I see myself as the one who never gives up” In this podcast episode with Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee, conducted in December 2021, she shares her heartbreaking life story of growing up during the Liberian civil war. The consequences from the war required her to grow up quickly or as…

28 February 2024 Statement by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Russian authorities attempt to silence Memorial leadership The Norwegian Nobel Committee is appalled by the news that the Russian human-rights activist Oleg Petrovich Orlov has been sentenced to 2½ years in prison, allegedly for “repeatedly discrediting” the Russian armed forces. Mr Orlov, who is co-chairman of the Nobel Peace…

Louis Renault was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his decisive influence upon the conduct and outcome of both the Hague and the Geneva Conferences. He shared the prize with Ernesto Moneta. Louis Renault. Full name: Louis RenaultBorn: 221 May 1843, Autun, FranceDied: 8 February 1918, Barbizon, FranceDate awarded: 10 December 1907 Peace through international law…

Ernesto Moneta was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the press and in peace meetings, both public and private, for an understanding between France and Italy. He shared the prize with Louis Renault. Ernesto Teodoro Moneta. Full name: Ernesto Teodoro MonetaBorn: 20 September 1833, Milan, Austrian Empire (now Italy)Died: 10 February 1918, Milan,…

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Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Le Duc Tho, for negotiating a ceasefire in Vietnam in 1973. Henry Kissinger Full name: Henry Alfred KissingerBorn: 27 May 1923, Fürth, GermanyDate awarded: 17 October 1973 Ceasefire in Vietnam A student of history and political science, Henry Kissinger became a professor at Harvard in 1962.…