2011 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to three women: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee, and Tawakkol Karman. The award recognized their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work.
Background[edit | edit source]
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, in 1895. The Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or organizations who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses."
Laureates[edit | edit source]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf[edit | edit source]
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the President of Liberia and the first elected female head of state in Africa. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to secure peace in Liberia, promote economic and social development, and strengthen the position of women.
Leymah Gbowee[edit | edit source]
Leymah Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist responsible for leading a women's peace movement that helped bring an end to the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Her efforts paved the way for a free election in 2005, which resulted in the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Tawakkol Karman[edit | edit source]
Tawakkol Karman is a Yemeni journalist, politician, and human rights activist. She is a member of the Al-Islah political party and is known for her role in the 2011 Yemeni uprising, part of the wider Arab Spring movements. Karman was recognized for her work in promoting women's rights and democracy in Yemen.
Significance[edit | edit source]
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize highlighted the critical role that women play in peace-building and conflict resolution. By awarding the prize to these three women, the Nobel Committee emphasized the importance of women's rights and participation in political processes as essential components of peace and democracy.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
- Leymah Gbowee
- Tawakkol Karman
- Arab Spring
- Second Liberian Civil War
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