Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi has won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Narges Mohammadi the prize for her “courageous and tireless efforts to promote democracy and human rights, especially the rights of women and children, in Iran.”
Narges is a co-founder of the Campaign for Equality, which advocates for equal rights for women in Iran. She has also worked to defend the rights of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.
Narges Mohammadi’s work on women’s rights and human rights
Narges was first arrested in 2010 and sentenced to six years in prison for her work on women’s rights. She was released in 2016, but was rearrested in 2017 and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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In prison, Narges has been subjected to torture and mistreatment. She has also been denied access to medical care.
Despite the hardships she has faced, Narges has continued to fight for human rights in Iran. She is a role model for women and activists around the world.
Conclusion:
Narges Mohammadi’s Nobel Peace Prize is a victory for human rights and democracy in Iran. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there are people who are willing to stand up for what is right.