Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:00pm on 06 Oct 2023,Friday International
Iranian Women's Rights Advocate Narges Mohammadi Awarded Nobel Peace Prize, Drawing Attention to Anti-Government Protests. The Nobel committee recognized Mohammadi's work and highlighted the broader movement in Iran advocating for women's rights and opposing discrimination. Mohammadi, currently serving a 12-year prison sentence in Tehran, becomes the 19th woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The award, worth $1 million, will be presented in Oslo on December 10. International rights groups praised the decision, emphasizing the courage of Iranian women facing repression. While the award may provide support to Iranian dissidents, her release remains uncertain. (Image Courtesy: Nobel Prize on X)
