Who was up for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009?
There were 205 nominations for the 2009 award, which included Chinese and Afghan civil rights activists and African politicians. Colombian Senator Piedad Córdoba, Afghanistan’s Sima Samar, Chinese dissident Hu Jia and Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Morgan Tsvangirai had been speculated to be favorites for the award.
Who is nominated for the Nobel Prize?
According to the statutes of the Nobel Foundation, a nomination is considered valid if it is submitted by a person who falls within one of the following categories: Members of national assemblies and national governments (cabinet members/ministers) of sovereign states as well as current heads of states.
How many nominees are there for the Nobel Peace Prize?
There are 343 candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 out of which 251 are individuals and 92 are organizations. 343 candidates are more than last year (329) and the second highest number of candidates ever. The current record of 376 candidates was reached in 2016.
Who was nominated for the most Nobel Peace Prizes?
In accordance with Alfred Nobel’s will, the recipient is selected by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member committee appointed by the Parliament of Norway….
| Nobel Peace Prize | |
|---|---|
| Currently held by | Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov (2021) |
| Most awards | International Committee of the Red Cross (3) |
| Website | Nobelprize.org |
Who will win the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize?
Announcement. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.
Who are the nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize 2021?
Candidates
| Nominee | Nominator(s) |
|---|---|
| Alexei Navalny | Ola Elvestuen, Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde and Peter Christian Frølich, Members of Parliament |
| Martin Lee | Mathilde Tybring-Gjedde and Peter Christian Frølich, Members of Parliament |
| Hong Kong Free Press | Ola Elvestuen, Terje Breivik and Jon Gunnes, Members of Parliament |
Who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for 1938?
Mahatma Gandhi, one of the strongest symbols of non-violence in the 20th century, was nominated in 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947 and, finally, shortly before he was assassinated in January 1948.