# Nobel Peace Prize > Nobelinstituttet Main language:en_GB ## [Home](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/) ### [Billboard](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/billboard/) ### [Bannerlist](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/bannerlist/) - [The Nobel Peace Prize celebrations](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/nobel-peace-prize-celebrations/the-nobel-peace-prize-celebrations) - [Ballots not Bullets: The Democratic Pathway to Peace](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/ballots-not-bullets-the-democratic-pathway-to-peace-1/): Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2025 ### [Shortcuts](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/shortcuts/) ### [Relevant articles](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/relevant-articles/) - [Press images](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/press/press-photos/download-for-media) - [The Norwegian Nobel Committee Calls on Iran to End Cruel Abuse and Free Narges Mohammadi Immediately](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/press/press-releases/the-norwegian-nobel-committee-calls-on-iran-to-end-cruel-abuse-and-free-narges-mohammadi-immediately) - [The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s ethical framework](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/press/press-releases/the-norwegian-nobel-committee-s-ethical-framework) - [Urgent message to the Iranian authorities from the Norwegian Nobel Committee](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/press/press-releases/urgent-message-to-the-iranian-authorities-from-the-norwegian-nobel-committee) ## [Laureates](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/) - [1901](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1901) - [1902](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1902) - [1903](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1903) - [1904](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1904) - [1905](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1905) - [1906](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1906) - [1907](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1907) - [1908](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1908) - [1909](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1909) - [1910](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/laureates/1910) ## [Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/) ### [About the Nobel Peace Prize](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/) > Since 1901 the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times, to 139 laureates: 92 men, 19 women and 28 organizations. - [The Nobel Peace Prize celebrations](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/nobel-peace-prize-celebrations/): The celebration of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate starts with the press conference on 9 December, peaks with the award ceremony on the 10, and is rounded off with the peace prize exhibition opening on the 11. - [Peace Prize laureates and geography](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/peace-prize-laureates-and-geography): The globalisation of the Nobel Peace Prize - [Women laureates](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/women-laureates): Only 20 women have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize – compared to 92 men. - [The medal](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/the-medal): The 18 carat (fairmined) gold medal with Latin inscription "pro pace et fraternitate gentiums", symbolizes the international fraternization that Nobel wished to contribute to through the Peace Prize. - [The diploma](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/about-the-nobel-peace-prize/the-diploma): The diploma presented with the medal at the award ceremony on 10 December features original artwork by a contemporary Norwegian artist. The calligraphed diploma text is in Norwegian. ### [History](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/history/) > The Nobel Peace Prize and the other Nobel Prizes were established by the Swedish inventor and businessman Alfred Nobel through his last will. - [Alfred Nobel](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/history/alfred-nobel): Alfred Nobel's family descended from Olof Rudbeck, the most famous scientist in Sweden in the 17th century. Alfred was fluent in several languages. - [Alfred Nobel's fortune](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/history/alfred-nobel-s-fortune): When the Swedish businessman and inventor Alfred Nobel passed away in 1896, he left behind what was then one of the world’s largest private fortunes. - [Alfred Nobel's will](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/history/alfred-nobel-s-will): Alfred Nobel was very interested in cultural and peace-related issues, and the prizes he established reflect this: ."...to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind." - [Why Norway?](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/history/why-norway): No one knows for sure why Alfred Nobel wanted the Peace Prize in particular to be awarded by a Norwegian committee - or what prompted him to include Norway in the Nobel Prize proceedings at all. ### [Nomination](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/nomination/) > Each year the Norwegian Nobel Committee receives several hundred nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. - [Confidentiality](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/nomination/confidentiality): Proposals received for the award of a prize, and investigations and opinions concerning the award of a prize, may not be divulged until 50 years have elapsed. - [Criteria for nominators](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/nomination/criteria-for-nominators): A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize is only considered valid if submitted by a person who meets certain criteria. - [The nomination and decision-making process](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/nomination/the-nomination-process): The nomination process is an eight-month screening and decision-making process. ## [Library and archive](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/library-and-archive/) > The Norwegian Nobel Institute has a library, and the archives of the Norwegian Nobel Committee ### [Library](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/library-and-archive/library-1/) > The Nobel Institute library is a research library. ### [Search our database](https://bibsys-tz.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=47BIBSYS_NOBEL:NOBEL) ### [Archive](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/library-and-archive/archive/) > Archive of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and The Norwegian Nobel Institute ## [Research](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/) ### [People](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/people/) > Information about permanent staff, visiting fellows, and affiliated researchers at the Norwegian Nobel Institute's research department. - [Kristian Berg Harpviken](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/people/kristian-berg-harpviken-1): Director The Norwegian Nobel Institute - [Kim Angell](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/people/kimangell-1): Affiliate Researcher & Former Research Programme Manager The Norwegian Nobel Institute - [Robyn E. Hardy](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/people/robynehardy-1): Assistant Research Manager The Norwegian Nobel Institute ### [Visiting Fellows Program](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/visiting-fellows-program/) > The Norwegian Nobel Institute houses a research unit which assists the Nobel Committee and conducts independent research and dissemination of information throughout the year. ### [What We Do](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/what-we-do/) > Learn more about our events, including the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, the Nobel Symposium, and other research seminars - [What We Do](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/research/what-we-do/what-we-do): Throughout the year, we conduct independent research and host and coordinate different events, oftentimes in partnership with other organisations. Some events are open to the public, while others are by invitation. 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Nunc pulvinar diam eu sapien egestas, eget facilisis nisl ultrices. ## [Articles](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/) - [Is it possible to revoke a Nobel Peace Prize?](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/is-it-possible-to-revoke-a-nobel-peace-prize): It is not possible to revoke a Nobel Peace Prize. Neither Alfred Nobel’s will nor the Statutes of the Nobel Foundation mention any such possibility. - [Disarmament and Armament Dynamics in the Present World](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/disarmament-and-armament-dynamics-in-the-present-world): Mini-talks from the seminar Disarmament and Armament Dynamics in the Present World. Filmed at the Norwegian Nobel Institute 23 May. - [The Nobel Peace Prize 2021](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/the-nobel-peace-prize-2021): The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov - [Nobel Peace Prize 2021 - Nobel Lectures and speeches](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/nobel-peace-prize-2021-nobel-lectures-and-speeches): Read and download the Nobel Lectures and speeches from the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony 2021 - [2021 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/2021-nobel-peace-prize-award-ceremony): The Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 was awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. - [Nobel Peace Prize for 2022](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/nobel-peace-prize-for-2022): The Nobel Peace Prize 2022 is awarded to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties - [The Speeches from the Nobel Peace Prize 2022 Ceremony](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/the-speeches-from-the-nobel-peace-prize-2022-ceremony) - [2023 Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/2023-nobel-peace-prize-award-ceremony): The Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 is awarded to Narges Mohammadi. - [Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 - announcement](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/nobel-peace-prize-for-2023-announcement): The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. - [Speech and Nobel lecture - Nobel Peace Prize 2023](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/speech-and-nobel-lecture-nobel-peace-prize-2023): Here you can read the Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee's speech and the Nobel lecture by Narges Mohammadi, given by her children Kiana and Ali Rahmani. ## [Afghanistan - Finding a way forward](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/) - [Filippo Grandi](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/filippo-grandi): UN High Commissioner for Refugees - [Hillary Clinton](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/hillary-clinton): Former Secretary of State, USA - [Anniken Huitfeldt](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/anniken-huitfeldt): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norway - [Zarifa Ghafari](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/zarifa-ghafari): Afghan activist and politician, former mayor - [Hassina Syed](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/hassina-syed): Afghan businesswoman and politician - [Peter Jouvenal](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/peter-jouvenal): Afghanistan expert and former reporter - [Åsne Seierstad](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/asne-seierstad): Journalist and author - [Olav Njølstad](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/olav-njolstad): Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute - [Erik Aasheim](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/afghanistan-finding-a-way-forward/erik-aasheim): Moderator ## Full Index - [Full content index](https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/llms-full.txt)