Activist Nadia Murad (Courtesy)German-based Iraqi human rights activist Nadia Murad was yesterday, October 5th, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2018 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The 25-year-old was chosen as a result of her efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. ALSO READ: U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's planned trip to KenyaAccording to a statement by The Norwegian Nobel Committee, she was chosen because of her uncommon courage in recounting her own sufferings and speaking up on behalf of other victims. “Nadia Murad is herself a victim of war crimes. “Both laureates have made a crucial contribution to focusing attention on, and combating, such war crimes," said Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee during the award giving.

Source: Standard Digital October 06, 2018 09:45 UTC