The Swedish Academy awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi on Friday for her fight for women’s rights in Iran. Additionally, she’s a human rights advocate. The Nobel Committee highlighted her personal sacrifices. She has faced 13 arrests and multiple convictions in Iran. Currently, she’s serving a 31-year sentence and received 154 lashes. […]
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