Laureates

The Nansen Award comes with a $150,000 cash prize donated by the Swiss and Norwegian governments. Laureates are expected to use the money to expand and help them enhance the good work they have been doing.

The Nobel Women's Initiative puts women laureates like Williams and Maathai on the road. They meet with lawmakers, host seminars and, as a group, promote initiatives that advance women's rights and peace. Their mission in Washington was to raise awareness of global warming.