The first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize was the Swiss businessman Henri Dunant (1901), who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross. Alas, the Nobel Peace Prize would soon be hijacked by politicians and misused to honour persons who did not qualify under Nobel’s will. Nominations should be sent by letter addressed to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Henrik Ibsens gate 51, 0255 Oslo, Norway. A valid nomination will be normally confirmed by the Nobel Peace Prize Committee by April. Like all human institutions, the Nobel Peace Prize Committee has made good and bad decisions, some very bad.

Source: Mint January 05, 2026 07:53 UTC