The Nobel Committee held a discussion for the first time with Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, who has been temporarily released from prison in Iran for medical treatment. This video conversation was published by the organization on the evening of Sunday, December 9. In the video, Ms. Mohammadi recalled that when the female prisoners in Evin prison heard the news of the award, the ward was filled with excitement and the slogan "Women, Life, Freedom" was chanted. According to her, in clips shared on social media from this video call, one of her fellow inmates managed to contact her husband, who was also imprisoned in the men's ward. Mohammadi stated, "Through them, we received the amazing news: I had won the Nobel Peace Prize." Ms. Mohammadi, who appears in the video wearing a green blouse and without a headscarf, is 52 years old and has been imprisoned since November 2021 due to multiple convictions related to her activism against compulsory hijab and the death penalty in Iran. After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize last year for her efforts in human rights in Iran, her two children accepted the award on her behalf. She was released from prison on Wednesday for three weeks for medical reasons following bone surgery. Supporters of Narges Mohammadi have deemed this leave insufficient and have called for her unconditional and permanent release.
Nobel Committee Discusses with Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The Nobel Committee held a video discussion with Narges Mohammadi, who was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while temporarily released from prison for medical treatment. The conversation highlighted her activism and the excitement among fellow inmates upon hearing the news of her award. This situation underscores ongoing human rights issues in Iran and the calls for her permanent release.
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📰 What Happened
The Nobel Committee held a video discussion with Narges Mohammadi, who was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while temporarily released from prison for medical treatment. The conversation highlighted her activism and the excitement among fellow inmates upon hearing the news of her award.
- Narges Mohammadi has been imprisoned since November 2021 for her activism.
- She was temporarily released for medical treatment following bone surgery.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Narges Mohammadi is a key figure in Iran's human rights movement, particularly advocating against the compulsory hijab and the death penalty. Her imprisonment and recent award highlight the broader struggle for women's rights in Iran.
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