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[[File:Jody_Williams_2001.jpg|thumb|right|Jody Williams in 2001]] | |||
'''Jody Williams''' (born October 9, 1950) is an American political activist known for her work in banning [[anti-personnel landmines]]. She was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] in 1997 for her efforts in the [[International Campaign to Ban Landmines]] (ICBL), which she helped found. | |||
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== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Jody Williams was born in [[Brattleboro, Vermont]]. She attended the [[University of Vermont]], where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972. She later received a Master of Arts in teaching Spanish and English as a second language from the [[School for International Training]] in 1974, and a Master of Arts in international relations from the [[Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies]] in 1984. | |||
== | ==Career== | ||
Williams began her career | Williams began her career working on issues related to [[Central America]], including the [[Nicaraguan Revolution]] and the [[Salvadoran Civil War]]. She worked with various organizations, including the [[Nicaragua-Honduras Education Project]] and the [[El Salvador Human Rights Commission]]. | ||
=== International Campaign to Ban Landmines === | ===International Campaign to Ban Landmines=== | ||
In | In 1991, Williams was appointed to coordinate the newly formed International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Under her leadership, the campaign grew to include over 1,300 organizations in more than 90 countries. The ICBL's efforts culminated in the [[Ottawa Treaty]], which was signed in 1997 and prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. | ||
=== | ===Nobel Peace Prize=== | ||
Williams | In recognition of her work with the ICBL, Jody Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, which she shared with the campaign itself. The Nobel Committee praised her "sustained and effective work" in bringing about the treaty. | ||
== | ==Later work== | ||
After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Williams continued her advocacy work. She has been involved in various initiatives related to [[human rights]], [[disarmament]], and [[peace]]. She is a founding member of the [[Nobel Women's Initiative]], which was established in 2006 to promote women's rights worldwide. | |||
== Publications == | ==Publications== | ||
Williams has authored and co-authored several books and articles on peace and | Williams has authored and co-authored several books and articles on peace and disarmament. Her memoir, ''My Name is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize'', was published in 2013. | ||
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* [[Nobel Peace Prize]] | * [[Nobel Peace Prize]] | ||
* [[International Campaign to Ban Landmines]] | * [[International Campaign to Ban Landmines]] | ||
* [[Ottawa Treaty]] | * [[Ottawa Treaty]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Nobel Women's Initiative]] | ||
[[Category:1950 births]] | [[Category:1950 births]] | ||
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[[Category:American activists]] | [[Category:American activists]] | ||
[[Category:Nobel Peace Prize laureates]] | [[Category:Nobel Peace Prize laureates]] | ||
[[Category:People from Brattleboro, Vermont]] | [[Category:People from Brattleboro, Vermont]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:37, 15 February 2025
American political activist known for her work in banning anti-personnel landmines
Jody Williams (born October 9, 1950) is an American political activist known for her work in banning anti-personnel landmines. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for her efforts in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), which she helped found.
Early life and education[edit]
Jody Williams was born in Brattleboro, Vermont. She attended the University of Vermont, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972. She later received a Master of Arts in teaching Spanish and English as a second language from the School for International Training in 1974, and a Master of Arts in international relations from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in 1984.
Career[edit]
Williams began her career working on issues related to Central America, including the Nicaraguan Revolution and the Salvadoran Civil War. She worked with various organizations, including the Nicaragua-Honduras Education Project and the El Salvador Human Rights Commission.
International Campaign to Ban Landmines[edit]
In 1991, Williams was appointed to coordinate the newly formed International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Under her leadership, the campaign grew to include over 1,300 organizations in more than 90 countries. The ICBL's efforts culminated in the Ottawa Treaty, which was signed in 1997 and prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines.
Nobel Peace Prize[edit]
In recognition of her work with the ICBL, Jody Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, which she shared with the campaign itself. The Nobel Committee praised her "sustained and effective work" in bringing about the treaty.
Later work[edit]
After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Williams continued her advocacy work. She has been involved in various initiatives related to human rights, disarmament, and peace. She is a founding member of the Nobel Women's Initiative, which was established in 2006 to promote women's rights worldwide.
Publications[edit]
Williams has authored and co-authored several books and articles on peace and disarmament. Her memoir, My Name is Jody Williams: A Vermont Girl's Winding Path to the Nobel Peace Prize, was published in 2013.
