Nobel peace prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize (pronunciation: noh-bel pees prahyz) is one of the six Nobel Prizes established by the will of inventor, engineer, and industrialist Alfred Nobel.
Etymology
The term "Nobel" originates from the surname of Alfred Nobel, who established the Nobel Prizes. The term "Peace Prize" is derived from the intention of the award, which is to acknowledge those who have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.
Related Terms
- Alfred Nobel: The founder of the Nobel Prizes.
- Nobel Prizes: A set of annual international awards bestowed in several categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, or scientific advances.
- Peace: A state of tranquility or quiet; freedom from civil disturbance.
- Fraternity between nations: The concept of international brotherhood and global understanding.
- Peace congresses: Meetings between representatives of two or more nations to discuss matters of mutual concern, particularly those related to peace and security.
History
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded annually (with some exceptions) by the Norwegian Nobel Committee since 1901. It is awarded to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to peace. Nobel's will stated that the Peace Prize should be awarded to the person who:
- Shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations
- For the abolition or reduction of standing armies
- For the holding and promotion of peace congresses
Notable laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize include Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and Barack Obama.
Criticism
The Nobel Peace Prize has been the subject of controversy and criticism over the years. Critics argue that many laureates have not fully met the intention of Nobel's will, and that the Norwegian Nobel Committee has interpreted the "promotion of peace" in political terms.
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