Congratulations to Female Nobel Peace Laureates
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 7, 2011
I
am delighted to send heartfelt congratulations to Liberian President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Yemeni activist Tawakkul Karman and Liberian
peace activist Leymah Roberta Gbowee for the prestigious honor of
sharing this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. They are shining examples of the
difference that women can make and the progress they can help achieve
when given the opportunity to make decisions about the future of their
societies and countries.
The unflinching courage, strength and
leadership of these women to build peace, advance reconciliation, and
defend the rights of fellow citizens in their own countries provide
inspiration for women’s rights and human progress everywhere. This
recognition of their extraordinary accomplishments reflects the efforts
of many other women who are promoting peace and security in their
countries and communities. I want to commend the Nobel Committee for
recognizing the powerful role women are playing in building peace and
ending conflict around the world.
