Norwegian Nobel Committee

Norwegian Nobel Committee. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is a Nobel Prize awarding organization that selects the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The committee is composed of five members appointed by the Norwegian Parliament and is assisted by the Nobel Institute. The committee's work is closely related to the Nobel Foundation, which is responsible for managing the Nobel Prizes.

● History

The Norwegian Nobel Committee was established in 1897 by the Storting, the Norwegian Parliament, in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel. The committee's first members were Jørgen Løvland, John Lund, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Hans Rasmus Astrup, and Gregers Gram. The committee's early years were marked by controversy, including the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, which was criticized by the Social Democratic Party of Norway. The committee has also been involved in the awarding of the prize to notable figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Malala Yousafzai, who have all been recognized for their work in promoting peace and human rights through organizations like the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the African National Congress, and the United Nations Children's Fund.

● Membership

The Norwegian Nobel Committee consists of five members who are appointed by the Norwegian Parliament for a term of six years. The members are chosen from a variety of backgrounds, including politics, diplomacy, and academia. Current and former members of the committee include Kaci Kullmann Five, Inger-Marie Ytterhorn, Thorbjørn Jagland, Sissel Rønbeck, and Åslaug Haga, who have all been involved in various organizations such as the Conservative Party of Norway, the Norwegian Red Cross, and the University of Oslo. The committee's members have also been involved in other notable organizations, including the European Court of Human Rights, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet.

● Selection_process

The selection process for the Nobel Peace Prize involves a thorough evaluation of candidates by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The committee receives nominations from a variety of sources, including universities, research institutions, and international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The committee's members then review the nominations and select a winner through a secret vote. The committee's selection process has been influenced by the work of notable figures such as Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama, who have all been recognized for their contributions to peace and international relations through organizations like the League of Nations, the Carter Center, and the Nobel Peace Prize.

● Award_ceremonies

The award ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize is held annually on December 10 at the Oslo City Hall in Oslo, Norway. The ceremony is attended by the King of Norway, the Prime Minister of Norway, and other dignitaries, including representatives from the United Nations, the European Union, and the Nobel Foundation. The ceremony features a speech by the chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as well as a lecture by the winner of the prize. Notable winners of the prize have included Elie Wiesel, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Liu Xiaobo, who have all been recognized for their work in promoting human rights and democracy through organizations like the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, the National League for Democracy, and the Charter 08.

● Criticisms_and_controversies

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has faced criticism and controversy over the years, including allegations of politicization and bias. The committee's selection of winners such as Henry Kissinger and Menachem Begin has been criticized by organizations like the American Friends Service Committee and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The committee has also faced criticism for its handling of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Barack Obama in 2009, which was seen as premature by some critics, including the Republican Party (United States) and the Tea Party movement. Despite these criticisms, the Norwegian Nobel Committee remains a respected and influential organization in the field of peace and international relations, with its work closely followed by organizations like the United Nations Security Council, the European Council, and the G20. Category:Nobel Prize