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20002000KimKimDaeDae-Jung-Jung (( Corea del SurCorea del Sur))

20012001Kofi AnnanKofi Annan (( GhanaGhana) y) y Organizacin de las Naciones UnidasOrganizacin de las Naciones Unidas

20022002Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter(( EstadosEstadosUnidosUnidos))))

20032003Shirin EbadiShirin Ebadi (( IrnIrn)) 20042004WangariWangariMaathaiMaathai (( KeniaKenia))

20052005Mohamed el-Mohamed el-BaradeiBaradei (( EgiptoEgipto) y) yOrganismo Internacional de Energa AtmicaOrganismo Internacional de Energa Atmica

20062006Muhammad YunusMuhammad Yunus (( BangladeshBangladesh) y) y BancoBancoGrameenGrameen

20072007

Al GoreAl Gore

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Grupo Intergubernamental sobre el Cambio ClimticoGrupo Intergubernamental sobre el Cambio Climtico de lade la O.N.UO.N.U....

20082008Martti AhtisaariMartti Ahtisaari (( FinlandiaFinlandia))

20092009BarackBarackObamaObama (( EstadosEstadosUnidosUnidos))
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Doctors Without Borders.Doctors Without Borders.

Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres in French original,Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres in French original,commonly abbreviated MSF) is an NGO founded in France in 1971 by a groupcommonly abbreviated MSF) is an NGO founded in France in 1971 by a group

of physicians with the idea that everyone is entitled to medical care regardlessof physicians with the idea that everyone is entitled to medical care regardlessof their social and the country where you live.of their social and the country where you live. It is devoted mainly to help people in precarious situations and victims ofIt is devoted mainly to help people in precarious situations and victims of

conflict, famine and natural disasters. His medical experience began in theconflict, famine and natural disasters. His medical experience began in theBiafran War (1968 - 1969) in the apparatus of the International Red CrossBiafran War (1968 - 1969) in the apparatus of the International Red Cross

She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. The Norwegian NobelShe was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. The Norwegian Nobelcommittee awarded him for pioneering humanitarian work on severalcommittee awarded him for pioneering humanitarian work on several

continents.continents. Currently it has nearly 4 million [1] of partners, two thousand volunteersCurrently it has nearly 4 million [1] of partners, two thousand volunteers

working on humanitarian programs in seventy countries and another thousandworking on humanitarian programs in seventy countries and another thousandin administrative tasks. Prevents and treats diseases such as tuberculosis,in administrative tasks. Prevents and treats diseases such as tuberculosis,AIDS and meningitis.AIDS and meningitis.

The novel peace prize 1999The novel peace prize 1999

Doctors Without Borders.


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Kim dae-jungKim dae-jung; in Hanja; in Hanja ] (Haui-do, January 6,] (Haui-do, January 6,1924 [1] - Seoul, 18 August 2009), was a South Korean1924 [1] - Seoul, 18 August 2009), was a South Koreanpolitician who became president of his country and waspolitician who became president of his country and wasawarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2000.awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2000.

In the same 2000, he was awarded the Nobel Prize forIn the same 2000, he was awarded the Nobel Prize forPeace "for his work for democracy and human rights inPeace "for his work for democracy and human rights inSouth Korea and in East Asia in general and for peace andSouth Korea and in East Asia in general and for peace andreconciliation with North Korea , in particularreconciliation with North Korea , in particular

Kim Dae Jung took office amid a serious economic crisis,Kim Dae Jung took office amid a serious economic crisis,but managed to revitalizing the economy, becoming one ofbut managed to revitalizing the economy, becoming one ofthe fastest growing countries of the moment.the fastest growing countries of the moment.


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Kofi Atta AnnanKofi Atta Annan (born Kumasi, Ghana, April 8,(born Kumasi, Ghana, April 8,1938) was the seventh Secretary General of the1938) was the seventh Secretary General of theUnited Nations, a position he held from 1997 toUnited Nations, a position he held from 1997 to

2006 and was awarded with the UN, with the Nobel2006 and was awarded with the UN, with the NobelPeace Prize 2001Peace Prize 2001 He spoke repeatedly to actively fight against AIDS,He spoke repeatedly to actively fight against AIDS,

becoming a high priority for their governments.becoming a high priority for their governments.

Together with the UN itself received the NobelTogether with the UN itself received the NobelPeace Prize in 2001 for his work for a betterPeace Prize in 2001 for his work for a betterorganized and more peaceful worldorganized and more peaceful world..

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James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born 1 October 1924), is a(born 1 October 1924), is aDemocratic politician who was the thirty-ninth president of the United StatesDemocratic politician who was the thirty-ninth president of the United States(1977-1981), governor of Georgia (1971 -- 1975) and senator in the Georgia(1977-1981), governor of Georgia (1971 -- 1975) and senator in the GeorgiaGeneral Assembly (1962-1966). Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize inGeneral Assembly (1962-1966). Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize in2002, awarded for his tireless efforts to find peaceful solutions to international2002, awarded for his tireless efforts to find peaceful solutions to internationalconflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to foster economic andconflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to foster economic and

political development of peoples.political development of peoples. His term was marked by major successes in foreign policy, including treaties onHis term was marked by major successes in foreign policy, including treaties on

the Panama Canal, the peace accords at Camp David (peace treaty betweenthe Panama Canal, the peace accords at Camp David (peace treaty betweenEgypt and Israel), the SALT II treaty with the USSR and the establishment ofEgypt and Israel), the SALT II treaty with the USSR and the establishment ofdiplomatic relations with the PRC. In domestic policy, his government createddiplomatic relations with the PRC. In domestic policy, his government createdthe ministries of energy and education, and enhanced environmental protectionthe ministries of energy and education, and enhanced environmental protectionlegislation.legislation.

Since leaving the White House has engaged in a work of mediation inSince leaving the White House has engaged in a work of mediation ininternational conflicts and to put its prestige at the service of humanitarianinternational conflicts and to put its prestige at the service of humanitariancauses. It has also been distinguished in literature, is the author of numerouscauses. It has also been distinguished in literature, is the author of numerousbooks.books.

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Shirin Ebadi (Shirin Ebadi ( in Persian) (born on 21 June 1947 in Hamadan,in Persian) (born on 21 June 1947 in Hamadan,Iran) is a lawyer and activist for human rights and democracy. On 10 OctoberIran) is a lawyer and activist for human rights and democracy. On 10 October2003 received the Nobel Peace Prize. It was the first Iranian and first Muslim2003 received the Nobel Peace Prize. It was the first Iranian and first Muslimwoman to receive this award.woman to receive this award.

Iran these days lives in a critical moment in its history: the demonstrations inIran these days lives in a critical moment in its history: the demonstrations inprotest against the manipulation of election results have launched theprotest against the manipulation of election results have launched the

repressive apparatus of government while they have discovered the power of arepressive apparatus of government while they have discovered the power of alarge fraction of civil society prone to opening of the regime. Times havelarge fraction of civil society prone to opening of the regime. Times havechanged, but the press takes a collective sense to comparing with the spirit thatchanged, but the press takes a collective sense to comparing with the spirit thatthirty years ago consolidated the Islamic revolution. To mark this anniversarythirty years ago consolidated the Islamic revolution. To mark this anniversaryvisited the University of Seville the Nobel Peace Prize Shirin Ebadi, an examplevisited the University of Seville the Nobel Peace Prize Shirin Ebadi, an exampleof Iranian society is active and standard bearer for human rights in his country.of Iranian society is active and standard bearer for human rights in his country."Theses" in this edition offers an interview with Ebadi: one of the first women"Theses" in this edition offers an interview with Ebadi: one of the first women

judges in Iran, to put in place after the revolution Khomeini's government, wasjudges in Iran, to put in place after the revolution Khomeini's government, wasrelegated to administrative posts in the courthouse where he worked. Afterrelegated to administrative posts in the courthouse where he worked. Afteryears of seclusion at home, Shirin Ebadi returned to law with the firm intentionyears of seclusion at home, Shirin Ebadi returned to law with the firm intentionof fighting for the rights of women, children and ideological prisoners in Iran.of fighting for the rights of women, children and ideological prisoners in Iran.Despite the obstacles, Shirin Ebadi has never been tempted into exile: aDespite the obstacles, Shirin Ebadi has never been tempted into exile: asymbol of the fight from within.symbol of the fight from within.


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Wangari Muta Maathai (born 1 April 1940 in Nyieri, Kenya) is a KenyanWangari Muta Maathai (born 1 April 1940 in Nyieri, Kenya) is a Kenyanenvironmental and political activist. In 2004 he received the Nobel Peace Prizeenvironmental and political activist. In 2004 he received the Nobel Peace Prizefor "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace." It isfor "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace." It isthe first African woman to receive this award. Dr. Maathai is also an electedthe first African woman to receive this award. Dr. Maathai is also an electedmember of parliament and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources inmember of parliament and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources inthe government led by Mwai Kibaki.the government led by Mwai Kibaki.

ContentContent "Maathai endured with courage the former oppressive regime in Kenya," said"Maathai endured with courage the former oppressive regime in Kenya," said

the Norwegian Nobel Committee in his reading to proclaim the winner of thethe Norwegian Nobel Committee in his reading to proclaim the winner of theNobel Peace Prize 2004. "Her unique forms of action have contributed to payNobel Peace Prize 2004. "Her unique forms of action have contributed to payattention to political oppression, nationally and internationally. It has been wellattention to political oppression, nationally and internationally. It has been wellof inspiration for many in the struggle for democratic rights and has especiallyof inspiration for many in the struggle for democratic rights and has especiallyencouraged women to improve their situation."encouraged women to improve their situation."

Maathai was a stir among the media when, in the press conference thatMaathai was a stir among the media when, in the press conference thatfollowed the announcement of the prize, he suggested that the HIV virus thatfollowed the announcement of the prize, he suggested that the HIV virus thatcauses AIDS was the product of genetic engineering and was later released incauses AIDS was the product of genetic engineering and was later released inAfrica by Western scholars not identified as a weapon of mass destruction toAfrica by Western scholars not identified as a weapon of mass destruction to"punish blacks." Only a small minority supports this conspiracy theory of AIDS,"punish blacks." Only a small minority supports this conspiracy theory of AIDS,which is not unique. He has since softened its stance nuanced.which is not unique. He has since softened its stance nuanced.


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Mohamed ElBaradeiMohamed ElBaradei (Arabic:(Arabic: ) (b. 17 June 1942 in) (b. 17 June 1942 in Egypt), diplomat, is the Director General of International Atomic EnergyEgypt), diplomat, is the Director General of International Atomic EnergyAgency (IAEA), an intergovernmental organization under the auspicesAgency (IAEA), an intergovernmental organization under the auspicesof the United Nations. Along with the IAEA, was awarded the Nobelof the United Nations. Along with the IAEA, was awarded the NobelPeace Prize 2005.Peace Prize 2005.

Elected for two consecutive terms, at present the IAEA and ElBaradeiElected for two consecutive terms, at present the IAEA and ElBaradeiare engaged in two major international processes: the control of theare engaged in two major international processes: the control of theproduction of uranium by Iran is reluctant to give explanations to theproduction of uranium by Iran is reluctant to give explanations to theAgency, and the output of the Treaty Nuclear Nonproliferation in NorthAgency, and the output of the Treaty Nuclear Nonproliferation in NorthKorea where you suspect the possibility that material has beenKorea where you suspect the possibility that material has beenobtained for any number of atomic weapons. In both cases the Unitedobtained for any number of atomic weapons. In both cases the UnitedStates is contrary to policy aims ElBaradei and his non-reelection.States is contrary to policy aims ElBaradei and his non-reelection.

On 7 October 2005 was announced as the winner of the Nobel PeaceOn 7 October 2005 was announced as the winner of the Nobel PeacePrize with the IAEA in "recognition of his efforts to prevent proliferationPrize with the IAEA in "recognition of his efforts to prevent proliferationof nuclear weapons.of nuclear weapons.


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Dr. Muhammad Yunus (Bengali:Dr. Muhammad Yunus (Bengali: , pronounced Muhammd Iuns), pronounced Muhammd Iuns)(Chittagong, June 28, 1940) is a Bangladeshi banker and economist. It is the(Chittagong, June 28, 1940) is a Bangladeshi banker and economist. It is thedeveloper of the concept of microcredit (devised by Dr. Akhter Hameed Khandeveloper of the concept of microcredit (devised by Dr. Akhter Hameed KhanPakistan). Microloans are small loans to humble people who can not apply for aPakistan). Microloans are small loans to humble people who can not apply for atraditional bank loan. Founder of Grameen Bank, was awarded the Prince oftraditional bank loan. Founder of Grameen Bank, was awarded the Prince ofAsturias Award for Concord in 1998, International Simn Bolvar Prize in 1996Asturias Award for Concord in 1998, International Simn Bolvar Prize in 1996

and the Nobel Peace Prize 2006 "for its efforts to encourage economic andand the Nobel Peace Prize 2006 "for its efforts to encourage economic andsocial development from below"social development from below" On 1 December 2005, the Foundation for Justice awarded the V Foundation forOn 1 December 2005, the Foundation for Justice awarded the V Foundation for

Justice Award, given as the first Millennium Development Goal of eradicatingJustice Award, given as the first Millennium Development Goal of eradicatingpoverty, had declared 2005 as International Year of Microcredit, and thepoverty, had declared 2005 as International Year of Microcredit, and thetranscendence that for an effective defense of Human Rights is the projecttranscendence that for an effective defense of Human Rights is the projectdesigned by Professor Muhammad Yunus with the quest for universal justice,designed by Professor Muhammad Yunus with the quest for universal justice,

the jury determined unanimously consider the candidature of Professorthe jury determined unanimously consider the candidature of ProfessorMuhammad Yunus as the best among the excellent 59 applications submitted.Muhammad Yunus as the best among the excellent 59 applications submitted.

On 13 October 2006, Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank received theOn 13 October 2006, Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank received theNobel Peace Prize 2006 for his struggle to achieve economic justice for theNobel Peace Prize 2006 for his struggle to achieve economic justice for thepoor classes. This award gave him a total of 1,100,000 to go to charitypoor classes. This award gave him a total of 1,100,000 to go to charity


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Albert Arnold Gore, Jr. or Al Gore (Washington DC, March 31, 1948) is an American politician andAlbert Arnold Gore, Jr. or Al Gore (Washington DC, March 31, 1948) is an American politician andenvironmentalist.environmentalist.

It was the forty-fifth Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton and candidate forIt was the forty-fifth Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton and candidate forthe presidency in 2000, when he lost the presidential election to George Walker Bush. In 2007 hethe presidency in 2000, when he lost the presidential election to George Walker Bush. In 2007 hewas awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the thinking and global action on climatewas awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the thinking and global action on climatechange, and the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation.change, and the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation.

In 2006 she starred in the Oscar-winning documentary: An Inconvenient Truth, it comes to climateIn 2006 she starred in the Oscar-winning documentary: An Inconvenient Truth, it comes to climatechange, which blames people, their governments and industries that generate it, and urged tochange, which blames people, their governments and industries that generate it, and urged toundertake a journey in search of clean energy to prevent the destruction of planet.undertake a journey in search of clean energy to prevent the destruction of planet.

Al and Tipper Gore are currently living in Nashville. They have four children: Karenna (1973), KristinAl and Tipper Gore are currently living in Nashville. They have four children: Karenna (1973), Kristin(1977), Sarah (1979) and Albert III (1982). They also have two grandchildren: Anna and Wyatt.(1977), Sarah (1979) and Albert III (1982). They also have two grandchildren: Anna and Wyatt.

He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 along the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeHe received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 along the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) of the UN "for its efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about climate change(IPCC) of the UN "for its efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about climate changecaused by the American man and set the stage for taking whatever steps are needed to counteractcaused by the American man and set the stage for taking whatever steps are needed to counteract

such change "[2].such change "[2].

Many analysts see in this award, a stroke of European elites to the Bush administration inMany analysts see in this award, a stroke of European elites to the Bush administration inWashington. For example World Socialist Web Site concluded that he had never seen such an openWashington. For example World Socialist Web Site concluded that he had never seen such an openintervention of European leaders in the internal politics of the United Statesintervention of European leaders in the internal politics of the United States


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Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari (* 23 June 1937 -) is a FinnishMartti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari (* 23 June 1937 -) is a Finnishpolitician, tenth President of Finland (1994-2000) andpolitician, tenth President of Finland (1994-2000) andNobel Peace Prize in 2008.Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.

Ahtisaari was the special envoy of the UN in the process ofAhtisaari was the special envoy of the UN in the process of

Kosovo status negotiations aimed at resolving the longKosovo status negotiations aimed at resolving the longconflict in the territory that declared independence fromconflict in the territory that declared independence fromSerbia in 2008. The same year he was awarded anSerbia in 2008. The same year he was awarded anhonorary doctorate by the University College London. Hehonorary doctorate by the University College London. Hewas awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 "for hiswas awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 "for hisimportant efforts, on several continents and over threeimportant efforts, on several continents and over threedecades, seeking to resolve international conflicts".decades, seeking to resolve international conflicts".


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Barak obama, Barack Hussein Obama II [1] (born in Honolulu, USA, August 4, 1961) isBarak obama, Barack Hussein Obama II [1] (born in Honolulu, USA, August 4, 1961) isthe forty-fourth and current president of the United States of America. [2] Obama wasthe forty-fourth and current president of the United States of America. [2] Obama wassenator from Illinois since 3 January 2005 until his resignation on 16 November 2008. [3]senator from Illinois since 3 January 2005 until his resignation on 16 November 2008. [3]In addition, is the fifth African-American legislator in the United States Senate, third fromIn addition, is the fifth African-American legislator in the United States Senate, third fromthe era of reconstruction. It was also the first black candidate the Democratic Party and isthe era of reconstruction. It was also the first black candidate the Democratic Party and isthe first to carry the presidential office.the first to carry the presidential office.

On 9 October 2009, the leader Thorbjrn Jagland Nobel Committee announced that theOn 9 October 2009, the leader Thorbjrn Jagland Nobel Committee announced that the

Nobel Peace Prize had been awarded to President Barack Obama "for his efforts toNobel Peace Prize had been awarded to President Barack Obama "for his efforts tostrengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" standing out for itsstrengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples" standing out for its"vision a world without nuclear weapons. "[225] Obama was one of the 205 nominations,"vision a world without nuclear weapons. "[225] Obama was one of the 205 nominations,and won a gold medal, a diploma and $ 1.4 million. [226] On 10 December of that year,and won a gold medal, a diploma and $ 1.4 million. [226] On 10 December of that year,attended the ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, where he accepted his awardattended the ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, where he accepted his awardand expressed "profound gratitude and great humility." [227]and expressed "profound gratitude and great humility." [227]

Obama is the third president of the United States who was awarded the Nobel PeaceObama is the third president of the United States who was awarded the Nobel Peace

Prize during his tenure, the other two winners were Theodore Roosevelt who won thePrize during his tenure, the other two winners were Theodore Roosevelt who won theaward in 1906 and Woodrow Wilson who won in 1919. Other winners of the Nobel Peaceaward in 1906 and Woodrow Wilson who won in 1919. Other winners of the Nobel PeacePrize was former President Jimmy Carter in 2002, former Vice President Charles DawesPrize was former President Jimmy Carter in 2002, former Vice President Charles Dawesin 1925, and former Vice President Al Gore, who shared the award in 2007 with thein 1925, and former Vice President Al Gore, who shared the award in 2007 with theIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC , by its initials in English) UnitedIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC , by its initials in English) UnitedNationsNations

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