Nobel honours womens rights
- 13 years ago
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Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her compatriot Leymah Gbowee, who mobilised fellow women against their country's civil war, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, along with Yemeni women's rights and democracy activist Tawakkul Karman.
The award will be seen as a strong signal in favour of the empowerment of women, especially in the developing world.
Rough cut (No reporter narration).
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her compatriot Leymah Gbowee, who mobilised fellow women against their country's civil war, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, along with Yemeni women's rights and democracy activist Tawakkul Karman.
The award will be seen as a strong signal in favour of the empowerment of women, especially in the developing world.