![\"iranian](\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iranian-resistance-activism-05102023.jpg\" "\\"iranian")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
UPDATE: 7:30 PM CET<\/span><\/p>\n Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist currently serving a ten-year prison sentence, was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize<\/a>. The recognition comes for her advocacy against the oppression of women in Iran and her consistent efforts to promote human rights and freedoms for all.<\/p>\n The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo revealed this noteworthy decision during a period marked by prominent women-led protests in Iran. These were sparked by the unfortunate death of a 22-year-old while in police custody, triggering widespread demonstrations.<\/p>\n In a statement published in The New York Times<\/a> on Friday, Narges Mohammadi stated that receiving the Nobel Peace Prize would make her “more resilient and determined” on the path ahead.<\/p>\n \u201cI will never stop striving for the realization of democracy, freedom, and equality,\u201d she said in her statement. \u201cSurely, the Nobel Peace Prize will make me more resilient, determined, hopeful, and enthusiastic on this path, and it will accelerate my pace.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond the symbolic gestures, the time has come to adopt a decisive policy against the ruling regime and its oppressive measures against women. The world can no longer deny Iranian women\u2019s role in the struggle against the regime. We are facing a generation of combatant and\u2026<\/p>\n — Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) October 6, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nNorwegian Nobel Committee Awards Narges Mohammadi as 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Winner<\/h3>\n
\n