This year’s Nobel Peace Prize 2021 has been announced. This year this prestigious award will be given to journalist Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia. Both will receive this award for their efforts in protecting the freedom of expression.
Friday’s meeting held in Oslo, Norway
The Nobel Selection Committee announced this at a meeting held in Oslo, Norway on Friday. The committee said that Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have played an important role in promoting freedom of expression in the world. According to the committee, freedom of expression is the most important factor for any democracy and peace establishment.
World Food Program got the prize last year
This award was given to the World Food Program last year. During that time this program was considered very important to save the lives of people suffering from hunger and food shortage in the world. At the same time, the selection committee has considered freedom of expression important this year. After which it has been announced to give this prestigious award (Nobel Peace Prize 2021) to both the journalists this year.