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Argentine Activist, Nobel Prize Winner Adolfo Pérez Esquivel Was Born in 1931
November 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History
Today in Latin American history, Argentine activist Adolfo Pérez Esquivel who won the Nobel Peace Prize was born in 1931. He is known for his stance against violence. continue reading »
European Union Wins 2012 Nobel Peace Prize
October 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday. The EU has transformed most of Europe "from a continent of wars to a continent of peace," committee Chairman Thorbjoern Jagland said in Oslo. continue reading »
Nobel Prize Winner Jody Williams Stands With Mexico’s “Caravan for Peace”
September 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity demanded an end to the drug war in the capital of the nation that launched the war. After setting off from AFL-CIO headquarters where the nation's largest federation of unions saluted its efforts, the caravan planted itself in front of the White House, then proceeded to Freedom Plaza. continue reading »
20 Nobel Peace Laureates to Convene in Chicago for 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
March 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
Sean Penn to receive annual Peace Summit Award at April summit. Chicago will welcome 20 Nobel Peace Laureates from 17 countries around the globe this April 23 – 25 for the 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. continue reading »
WikiLeaks Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
February 2, 2011 | by Snorre Valen | Latino Daily News
Typically nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize as well as the selection process is very hush hush, but a Norwegian lawmaker wants everyone to know that he has submitted a nomination for WikiLeaks to receive the prestigious award. continue reading »
Dominican Youngster Wins International Peace Prize
November 30, 2010 | by News Asia | Latino Daily News
Sixteen-year-old Francia Simon from the Dominican Republic won the International Children's Peace Prize for campaigning for better access to health care and education. continue reading »
Nobel Peace Prize Website Comes Under Cyberattack
October 27, 2010 | by Straits Times | Latino Daily News
The Nobel Peace Prize Web site came under cyber attack from Taiwan, Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor stated yesterday, less than 3 weeks after jailed Chinese dissent Liu Xiaobo won the award. continue reading »
Chavez Agrees with China in Dissing Nobel Peace Prize given to Chinese Dissident
October 11, 2010 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Chinese government has found an ally in Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in agreeing that jailed dissident, Liu Xiaobo, should not have received the Nobel Prize for Peace. continue reading »
