Leymah Gbowee jointly awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for non-violent struggle for women's safety and peace-building.
On October 7, 2011, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Leymah Gbowee would be one of three women jointly awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. This honor recognized their "non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building." Gbowee's pivotal role in leading a mass action campaign by Liberian women to end the brutal civil war was lauded internationally. Her efforts underscored the monumental role women can play in conflict resolution and peace processes, breaking traditional gender barriers in these spheres.