The Norwegian Nobel Committee
Maathai, holding a trophy awarded to her by the Kenya National Commission on Human RightsMaathai stood up courageously against the former oppressive regime in Kenya. Her unique forms of action have contributed to drawing attention to political oppression—nationally and internationally. She has served as inspiration for many in the fight for democratic rights and has especially encouraged women to better their situation.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee
Maathai, holding a trophy awarded to her by the Kenya National Commission on Human RightsThe following link is to a list of the organizations that have been awarded the Nobel Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 26 times to organizations between 1901 and 2015. Twenty-three individual organizations have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). UNCHR has received the Nobel Peace Prize twice, in 1954 and 1981, and the work of Comité International de la Croix Rouge (International Committee of the Red Cross) (ICRC) has been honored three times, in 1917, 1944 and 1963.
The following link is to a list of the organizations that have been awarded the Nobel Prize