The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize nominees have been announced, and there are many notable individuals and organizations on the list. The Norwegian Nobel Committee reported that 305 nominees were nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
Among the nominees are:
- Greta Thunberg – The Swedish climate activist who has been advocating for action on climate change.
- Black Lives Matter Movement – A global movement that has been working to end systemic racism and promote social justice.
- World Health Organization (WHO) – The United Nations agency responsible for international public health.
- Malala Yousafzai – The Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
- International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) – A coalition of non-governmental organizations that is working to eliminate nuclear weapons.
- Kamala Harris – The Vice President of the United States, who has been an advocate for women’s rights and social justice.
- Edward Snowden – The former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor who leaked classified information about government surveillance programs.
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – A private foundation that supports global health and education initiatives.
- Pope Francis – The head of the Catholic Church, who has been an advocate for peace, social justice, and environmental protection.
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – The United Nations agency responsible for protecting refugees and resolving refugee crises.
These are just a few of the nominees for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. The winner will be announced in October of 2023. The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world, and it is awarded to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting peace and ending conflict.