An activist imprisoned in Iran, Narges Mohammadi, has been given the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 in a historic decision that has garnered attention on a global scale.
Mohammadi, who is currently in Tehran serving a 10-year sentence, was recognized for her tenacious struggle against women’s persecution in Iran.
Mohammadi has tirelessly fought for democracy, women’s rights, and the abolition of the death sentence.
Mohammadi was hailed as a “freedom fighter” by the Nobel Committee, which also acknowledged her substantial achievements in advancing universal human rights and freedom.
This acknowledgement follows more than a year of demonstrations in Iran, many of which were led by women.
Mohammadi, who was born in Zanjan, Iran, on April 21, 1972, has made it her life’s work to fight for equality and justice.
She serves as the assistant director of Shirin Ebadi’s non-governmental Defenders of Human Rights Center, which won the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize.
On December 10, the Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in Oslo, marking yet another crucial turning point in Mohammadi’s incredible journey.
Her influence will likely be felt at the event despite her physical absence, acting as a reminder of the continuous fight for female equality and human rights in Iran and throughout the world.