Every year, in October, a jury chooses the Nobel peace prize winner.

This international prize rewards people or organizations who work for peace and defend human rights.

In 2016, the Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos won it for having helped put an end to 50 years of armed conflict in his country.

But what use is having the Nobel Peace Prize?

Prizewinners receive about €800,000. They can spend the money as they wish…

… However, most give donations to aid organizations. Nobel peace prize winners act for the good of all!

Nobel Peace Prize winners become famous and are respected.

Their actions are promoted and it helps them in their fight for peace.