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The 14 Nobel Peace Laureates connected with PeaceJam represent different histories, cultures and causes—from conflict resolution and human rights to child protection, disarmament and reconciliation. Their lives show young people that peace is not abstract: it is built through courage, persistence, empathy and action.
1989 Nobel Peace Laureate
Dalai Lama
Recognized for a nonviolent approach to the Tibetan cause and a lifelong emphasis on compassion, dialogue and peace.
1984 Nobel Peace Laureate
Desmond Tutu
A leading voice against apartheid in South Africa and an advocate for reconciliation, human dignity and nonviolence.
2014 Nobel Peace Laureate
Kailash Satyarthi
A global advocate against child labor and exploitation who has worked for children’s freedom, education and dignity.
1976 Nobel Peace Laureate
Betty Williams
A grassroots peace activist from Northern Ireland who helped mobilize communities against violence and for reconciliation.
1987 Nobel Peace Laureate
Oscar Arias
Recognized for efforts to advance negotiated peace in Central America and promote dialogue over armed conflict.
2011 Nobel Peace Laureate
Tawakkol Karman
A Yemeni journalist and civil-society leader known for nonviolent advocacy for democracy, rights and women’s participation.
1980 Nobel Peace Laureate
Adolfo Perez Esquivel
An Argentine human-rights advocate recognized for nonviolent work in defense of democracy and people affected by repression.
1976 Nobel Peace Laureate
Máiread Corrigan Maguire
A Northern Irish peace activist who helped build a grassroots movement for nonviolence and reconciliation.
1996 Nobel Peace Laureate
José Ramos-Horta
Recognized for sustained, peaceful efforts toward self-determination and reconciliation for the people of Timor-Leste.
1992 Nobel Peace Laureate
Rigoberta Menchú Tum
A Guatemalan Indigenous rights advocate whose work brought global attention to dignity, justice and the rights of Indigenous peoples.
1997 Nobel Peace Laureate
Jody Williams
A leading figure in the international campaign to ban antipersonnel landmines and advance humanitarian disarmament.
1995 Nobel Peace Laureate
Joseph Rotblat
A physicist and peace advocate who worked to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons and advance scientific responsibility.
2011 Nobel Peace Laureate
Leymah Gbowee
A Liberian peace activist who mobilized women across communities to help end civil conflict and strengthen peacebuilding.
2003 Nobel Peace Laureate
Shirin Ebadi
An Iranian lawyer and human-rights advocate recognized for work supporting democracy and the rights of women and children.
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