Through their lives and work, failures and successes – get to know the individuals who have been awarded the Nobel Prize. The host for this podcast is Adam Smith. Nobel Prize Conversations – with the 2023 laureates Nobel Prize Conversations – with the 2022 laureates Nobel Prize Conversations – with the 2021 laureates Nobel Prize…

Kailash Satyarthi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Malala Yousafzai, for his struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. Kailash Satyarthi Full name: Kailash SatyarthiBorn: 11 January 1954, Vidisha, IndiaDate awarded: 10 October 2014 The children’s rights activist For decades India’s Kailash…

“Russia uses information like a weapon of mass destruction” has been fighting for human rights and democracy in Ukraine since 2007. Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the organisation, is spearheading their work documenting Russian war crimes against Ukraine, and pushing back against the deluge of disinformation being used to influence and confuse. Can the tidal wave…

“This is about using freedom of speech to stifle freedom of speech” As an investigative journalist has distinguished herself as a fearless defender of freedom of expression. She has shone a light on how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse, while at the same time herself…

Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role as a unifying leader figure in the non-violent campaign against Apartheid in South Africa. Desmond Tutu Full name: Desmond Mpilo TutuBorn: 7 October 1931, Klerksdorp, South AfricaDied: 26 December 2021, Cape Town, South AfricaDate awarded: 5 October 2018 Non-violent opposition to racism The brutal…

Alfonso García Robles was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Alva Myrdal, for their work for disarmament and nuclear-weapon-free zones. Alfonso García Robles Full name: Alfonso García RoblesBorn: 20 March 1911, Zamora, MexicoDied: 2 September 1991, Mexico City, MexicoDate awarded: 13 October 1982 A denuclearised zone in Latin America After graduating from the Hague…

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting the fundamental rights of refugees. Full name: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesNative name: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesFounded: 14 December 1950, Geneva, SwitzerlandDate awarded: 14 October 1981 Awarded the…

Denis Mukwege was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Nadia Murad, for his efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Denis Mukwege Full name: Denis MukwegeBorn: 1 March 1955, Bukavu, Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo)Date awarded: 5 October 2018 The helper As…

Adolfo Pérez Esquivel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to promote fundamental human rights by non-violent means. Adolfo Pérez Esquivel Full name: Adolfo Pérez EsquivelBorn: 26 November 1931, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDate awarded: 27 October 1980 He lit a candle of hope The 1976 military coup in Argentina marked the beginning of five…

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to bring help to suffering humanity. Mother Teresa Full name: Mother TeresaBorn: 26 August 1910, Uskup, Ottoman Empire (now Skopje, North Macedonia)Died: 5 September 1997, Calcutta, IndiaDate awarded: 27 October 1979 Dedicating her life to the poor At the age of twelve, Agnes Gonxha…