Jody Williams
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1997
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Jody Williams, born on October 9, 1950, in Rutland, Vermont, is an American peace activist. She is best known for her role in the international campaign to ban anti-personnel mines. In 1997, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for the banning and clearing of these weapons. Williams has also been involved in various human rights advocacy initiatives and peace promotion efforts worldwide.
Frequently asked
- Who is Jody Williams?
- Jody Williams, born on October 9, 1950, in Rutland, Vermont, is an American peace activist. She is best known for her role in the international campaign to ban anti-personnel mines. In 1997, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work for the banning and clearing of these weapons. Williams has also been involved in various human rights advocacy initiatives and peace promotion efforts worldwide.
- In what year did Jody Williams win the Nobel Prize?
- 1997 — Peace