Exploring the Nobel Peace Prize

• Global Perspectives
• Secondary Education

Peace and Conflict

The Nobel Peace Prize

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the importance of dialogue in the mediation of conflicts and the role of the Nobel Peace Prize.

dialogue.nobelpeacecenter.org

What do you already know about the Nobel Peace Prize?

Narges Mohammadi 

Nobel Peace Prize 2023

• The fight for freedom and human rights in Iran
•  Leader of the protests 2022 
• Death of Masha Jina Amini
• Violation of Human rights
• Morality Police/Islamic state

Introduction to Peace 

What is peace?

Alfred Nobel outlined three criteria for the Peace Prize: 

1) Disarmament

2) Peace congresses 

3) Brotherhood between nations

Significance of the Nobel Peace Prize

• Why is the Nobel Peace Prize important?

• Why is important to ensure human rights to prevent conflict?

Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

Exploring notable recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and their contributions to peace efforts.

1) Go to Link 2 in the classroom (Timeline)

2) Choose one of the Laureates

3) Read the information about the Laureate 

4) Make a slide to present to the group

Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

1. Simulate the nomination process for the Nobel Peace Prize 2024.
   
2. In groups, choose a candidate that fulfils the requirements.
3. Identify the key areas of action: 1) International cooperation;  2) agreements between nations 3) Negotiation;  4) Disarmament; 5) Human Rights; 6) Humanitarian work; 7) Sustainable development and environmental work
4. Present to the selection committee 

Reflection and Discussion

• "The best weapon is to sit down and talk” (Nelson Mandela)

• What is the importance of dialogue?