Jailed women's rights advocate,
Narjes Mohammadi has won the 2023 Nobel
Peace Prize for fighting against women's oppression.
In Iran.
Mohammadi is one of Iran's leading human rights activists who has championed
women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran.
There were nationwide protests in Iran last year.
You may remember after the arrest and death of a 22 year old woman
who was accused of not wearing a hijab in line with Iran's rules.
The Nobel Committee said the motto adopted by demonstrators, women, life,
freedom.
Quote suitably expresses the dedication and work of Narjes Mohammadi
while Nargis was in prison.
At the time of the protests, the committee said quote from prison,
she expressed support for the demonstrators and
organized solidarity actions among her fellow inmates.