Jailed Iranian Narges Mohammadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2023

“The Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo has declared that it will award the coveted Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 to Iranian rights activist Narges Mohammadi.”

Narges Mohammadi Wins Nobel Peace Prize: For her “relentless efforts against women’s oppression in Iran and her unwavering commitment to championing human rights and universal freedom,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Mohammadi.

Mohammadi, who is hailed as one of Iran’s most ardent human rights activists, has persistently worked to end the death sentence and emancipate women. The Norwegian Nobel Committee chair, Berit Reiss-Andersen, emphasised Mohammadi’s bravery throughout her speech by quoting the Farsi proverbs “woman, life, freedom.” These words stand in for the nonviolent demonstrations against Iranian government policies. Reiss-Andersen recognised Mohammadi’s bravery by identifying her as a legitimate “freedom fighter.”

“Mohammadi consistently champions the freedom of expression and the right to self-determination and contests regulations mandating that women remain inconspicuous and extensively clothe themselves,” Reiss-Andersen said, highlighting her commitment.

Her unwavering activism, nevertheless, has cost her dearly. According to the civil rights organization Front Line Defenders, Mohammadi has been detaine for an extended period. He is currently serving a 12-year term in Tehran’s Evin Prison for a variety of offences, including “propaganda against the state.”

She also holds the position of deputy director at the Defenders of Human Rights Centre, an organization led by Shirin Ebadi, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003.

A Historical Success in a Competitive Field

Mohammadi is now the 19th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in its 122-year history and the first since Maria Ressa of the Philippines, who shared the award with Dmitry Muratov of Russia, in 2021.

Additionally, A near-record number of 351 candidates, comprising 259 individuals and 92 organizations, received nominations for the 2023 award. With more than 300 nominees contending for the award, this fierce battle is in its seventh year.

However, The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, scheduled for December 10 to commemorate the death of the award’s creator, Swedish tycoon Alfred Nobel, will award Mohammadi a monetary prize of 11 million Swedish crowns, or approximately $1 million.