Nobel Peace Prize 2024: US President Donald Trump has frequently asserted his entitlement to the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his claims of stopping eight wars and orchestrating a ceasefire between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. However, as the Nobel Committee prepares to announce the winner on Friday, experts widely believe that Trump won't be awarded the prestigious honor this year, while swedish Professor Peter Wallensteen even suggested that Trump might only have a chance next year, possibly after the Gaza conflict concludes.
Who are the Leading Contenders?
For the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, a total of 338 individuals and organizations have been nominated, while last year, the award went to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors from Japan, for their efforts to ban nuclear weapons. This year, several prominent contenders are being discussed. Among them is Sudan's Emergency Response Team, a network of volunteers risking their lives to aid civilians amidst war and famine. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is also a strong possibility. The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE), known for its election monitoring, is also under consideration, while
UN and Press Freedom Organizations in the Race
Some speculate that the committee might choose UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), or the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for their significant humanitarian work, particularly in Palestine. Other potential recipients include the International Criminal Court, the International Court, or press monitoring organizations like the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) or Reporters Without Borders. The Nobel Committee often surprises with its choices, so the suspense will remain until the final announcement.
Prize Details
The Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. Each prize includes 11 million Swedish Kronor (approximately 1. 2 million US dollars), an 18-carat gold medal, and a diploma, while a maximum of three recipients can share the prize money for each award.
