2014 Nobel Peace Prize
2014 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2014 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their significant efforts in advocating for children's rights and education. Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian child rights activist, is renowned for his work in combating child labor and poverty through grassroots campaigns and reforms in India, founding the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Childhood Movement). Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani advocate for girls' education, gained international recognition after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban. Their joint recognition by the Nobel Committee underscored the common struggle against oppression faced by children globally, particularly in South Asia. The award celebrated their courage and commitment to ensuring a brighter future for children.