2018 Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize 2018
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. The award was announced on October 5, 2018, by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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. It is awarded annually to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to peace. The prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world.
Laureates[edit | edit source]
Denis Mukwege[edit | edit source]
Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist who has dedicated his life to treating women who have been victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He founded the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where he and his staff have treated thousands of women. Mukwege has been a vocal advocate for the rights of women and has called for international action to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
Nadia Murad[edit | edit source]
Nadia Murad is a Yazidi human rights activist from Iraq who survived sexual slavery at the hands of the Islamic State (IS). After escaping captivity, she became an advocate for the Yazidi community and for victims of human trafficking and sexual violence. Murad has worked to bring attention to the plight of the Yazidis and has called for justice for victims of IS atrocities.
Significance[edit | edit source]
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Mukwege and Murad highlighted the global issue of sexual violence in conflict zones. It brought attention to the need for international efforts to prevent such violence and to support victims. The prize also recognized the courage and resilience of survivors who have spoken out against their oppressors.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Denis Mukwege
- Nadia Murad
- Sexual violence in conflict
- Yazidi genocide
- Panzi Hospital
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