2013 Nobel Peace Prize
2013 Nobel Peace Prize[edit | edit source]
The 2013 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. The award was announced on October 11, 2013, and the prize was presented on December 10, 2013, in Oslo, Norway.
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 to individuals or organizations that 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."
The OPCW is an intergovernmental organization based in The Hague, Netherlands. It was established in 1997 to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention, which aims to eliminate chemical weapons and prevent their use. By 2013, the OPCW had overseen the destruction of approximately 80% of the world's declared chemical weapons stockpiles.
Reasons for the Award[edit | edit source]
The Nobel Committee awarded the 2013 Peace Prize to the OPCW in recognition of its "extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons." The award highlighted the organization's work in Syria, where it was involved in the destruction of chemical weapons following the Syrian Civil War and the Ghouta chemical attack in August 2013.
The OPCW's mission in Syria was part of a broader international effort to dismantle the country's chemical weapons arsenal, which was facilitated by a U.S.-Russia agreement. The Nobel Committee praised the OPCW for its "commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons."
Impact[edit | edit source]
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the OPCW brought significant attention to the issue of chemical weapons and the ongoing efforts to eliminate them. It underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing global security challenges and reinforced the role of multilateral organizations in maintaining peace and security.
The prize also served as a reminder of the devastating impact of chemical weapons and the need for continued vigilance and commitment to disarmament.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
- Chemical Weapons Convention
- Syrian Civil War
- Ghouta chemical attack
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