NORWAY. Oslo: In a poignant and powerful statement against the oppression of women and in recognition of her relentless fight for human rights, Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for 2023. Mohammadi, who remains incarcerated, becomes the 19th woman in history to receive this esteemed honor.
The announcement was made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which praised Narges Mohammadi for her unwavering dedication to combatting the oppression of women in Iran and her unyielding commitment to the promotion of human rights and freedom for all.
The Nobel Peace Prize, valued at 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1 million), will be presented in Oslo on December 10th, coinciding with the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the founder of these globally renowned awards.
Mohammadi stands out as one of the most prominent human rights advocates in Iran, a country notorious for its grim record on women’s rights.
Her recognition comes amid violent protests sparked by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman, while in the custody of the morality police.
Narges Mohammadi’s path to this prestigious accolade has been marked by immense personal sacrifice. She has faced incarceration on 13 separate occasions, been convicted five times, and received sentences totaling an astonishing 31 years in prison and 154 lashes, according to the official Nobel Prize website.
In a statement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Mohammadi’s unwavering courage, stating, “Narges Mohammadi is a woman, a human rights advocate, and a freedom fighter. In awarding her this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to honor her courageous fight for human rights, freedom, and democracy in Iran.”
Currently serving multiple sentences in a Tehran prison, her charges include the dissemination of propaganda against the state, as reported by various sources.
Furthermore, Narges Mohammadi holds the role of deputy head of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, a non-governmental organization led by Shirin Ebadi, herself a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2003.
The recognition of Narges Mohammadi’s unwavering commitment to human rights sends a clear message of solidarity with those who continue to face oppression and discrimination in Iran.
Her story serves as a reminder of the resilience of individuals who tirelessly advocate for justice and freedom, even in the face of immense personal risks and adversity.
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