Nobel Peace Prize recognizes struggle for women’s rights

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize recognizes the work of activists to defend the rights of women around the world, Amnesty International said today.

The Nobel Committee divided the 2011 award in three parts between Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni activist Tawakkol Karman.

"This Nobel Peace Prize recognizes what human rights activists have known for decades: that the promotion of equality is essential to building just and peaceful societies worldwide", said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.

"The tireless work of these and countless other activists brings us closer to a world where women will see their rights protected and enjoy growing influence at all levels of government."

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Amnesty International