10 August 2024
Statement by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on the harsh and unjust sentencing of Narges Mohammadi
The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been sentenced to an additional year in prison for so-called “propaganda activities” against the authorities. The Norwegian Nobel Committee strongly condemns the harsh and unjust sentencing of Ms. Mohammadi by the Iranian Islamic Republic regime.
“This is a flagrant violation of human rights and a travesty of justice,” says Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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A champion of equality and women’s rights
Narges Mohammadi: A Symbol of Freedom and Equality
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, stands as a courageous symbol of the fight for women’s rights and freedom in Iran. After joining the Defenders of Human Rights Center in 2003, founded by Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi, Mohammadi dedicated over 20 years to advocating for human rights and challenging the Iranian theocracy.
Despite enduring 13 arrests and receiving a harsh sentence of 31 years in prison and 154 lashes, Mohammadi continued her advocacy. Notably, from captivity, she emerged as a central figure in major protests against the regime in 2022 following the mistreatment and death of Mahsa Jina Amini, a young Kurdish woman. Her unwavering commitment to democracy, freedom, and equality sparked hope and resilience, amplified by the recognition of the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee strongly condemns the recent additional year of imprisonment imposed on Mohammadi, citing it as a flagrant violation of human rights and a travesty of justice. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the committee, reaffirms the stance, denouncing the harsh and unjust sentencing by the Iranian Islamic Republic regime. Narges Mohammadi’s unwavering dedication serves as a testament to her role as a champion of equality and women’s rights, making her an enduring symbol of freedom and resilience.
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Narges Mohammadi
The Nobel Peace Prize 2023
Born: 21 April 1972, Zanjan, Iran
Residence at the time of the award: Iran
Prize motivation: “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”
