He Norwegian Nobel Committee announced today that the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to Narges Mohammadifeatured Iranian activist and human rights defenderwhich is currently imprisoned
In its official statement, the organization highlighted the Mohammadi’s fight against women’s oppression in Iran and his tireless efforts to promote human rights and the freedom for all citizens.
In addition, this year’s award is also dedicated to honor the countless people That united in protest last year against discriminatory policies and oppressive theocratic regime of Iran towards women.
During a press conference after the announcement, the chair of the committee, Berit Reiss-Andersenexpressed the hope that the Iranian authorities release Mohammadi so you can receive the award in person.
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Mohammadi won the award for being a human rights defender and a fighter for women’s freedom.
The struggle of Narges Mohammadi
Born in 1972, Narges Mohammadi faced arrests 13 times throughout his life and was condemned to a total sentence of 31 years in prison and 154 lashes for his activism and his persistent fight for justice and fundamental rights.
His last conviction was in May 2021 to 80 lashes and 30 months of detention for “propaganda against the system” and “rebellion” against the prison authority.
According to Reporters Without Bordersthe woman, currently imprisoned in Evin prison in Tehranis the subject of “judicial and police harassment to silence her.”
“He price of fight “It is not just torture and prison, it is a heart that tears with every deprivation, a suffering that penetrates to the core,” Mohammadi wrote to the AFP news agency in September.
He Nobel Peace Prize 2023 is endowed with 11 million Swedish crowns, approximately one million dollars at the current exchange rate. This sum is awarded in recognition of Mohammadi’s efforts and his significant contribution to the promotion of peace and human rights in Iran.
This distinction It’s one of the world’s most prestigious honorsand since its beginning in 1901, was awarded 104 times. Last year, it was awarded to prominent activist Belarusian pro human rights, Ales Bialiatskiwho had been sentenced to 10 years in prison in March 2023. In addition, the work of the organizations Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties were recognized for their courageous work in promoting human rights in Russia and Ukraine, respectively.
Source: Ambito