Favorites list for Nobel Peace Prize revealed

In 2024, marked by the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the committee may focus on humanitarian organizations that help civilians affected by armed conflicts.

Bookmakers have also considered Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as possible candidates. However, according to the rules, Navalny, who died in February in a penal colony, cannot be awarded posthumously, and Zelenskyy's chances are slim due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Against the backdrop of global conflicts and humanitarian crises, the committee may pay attention to UNRWA, which plays a key role in supporting Palestinian refugees. At the same time, awarding the prize to this organization may be controversial given the accusations that some of its employees participated in attacks on Israel in 2023.

Some experts believe that the Nobel Peace Prize could be awarded to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his efforts to strengthen the international world order. It is also possible that the prize will not be awarded this year, which has already happened 19 times in the history of the prize.

The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious international awards, which is awarded annually for outstanding contributions to peace. It was founded by Alfred Nobel at the end of the XIX century.

The winners of the award are individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the resolution of international conflicts, promotion of human rights, disarmament, and other areas that promote peace.

The process of awarding the prize is quite complex and includes nominations, review by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, and the announcement of the winner.

The prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, and is accompanied by a cash award, the amount of which varies from year to year.

In 2023, Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, known for her fight for women's rights and democracy in Iran, won the Nobel Peace Prize.