In which year was the United Nations Organization awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) 2001

• The United Nations (UNO) and its then Secretary-General Kofi Annan were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001.

• The award recognized their efforts “for a better organized and more peaceful world.”

• Kofi Annan played a significant role in revitalizing the UN and promoting human rights, peacekeeping, and the fight against HIV/AIDS and terrorism.

• The 2001 award also marked the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize.

• Kofi Annan served as the 7th Secretary-General of the UN (1997–2006).

• The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

• The UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) has also won the Peace Prize twice (1954 and 1981).

• The Nobel Prize was established by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, in 1901.

• The UN promotes global peace through peacekeeping missions, diplomacy, and development programs.

• The UN headquarters is located in New York City, USA.

• 2003 – Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian lawyer and human rights activist.

• 2000 – Awarded to Kim Dae-jung, President of South Korea, for reconciliation efforts with North Korea.

• 2002 – Awarded to Jimmy Carter, former U.S. President, for his work in international conflict resolution.