In which year was UNO awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? 

The correct answer is '2001'.

Key Points

• The first time was in 2001.
  • It was awarded jointly to UNO and Kofi Annan (then Secretary-General of UN).
  • The Norwegian Nobel Committee reported that the Peace Prize was awarded to the UNO and Kofi Annan for their endeavors for a better organized and peaceful world.
  • The committee emphasized the UN's efforts to combat terrorism, ensure human rights, and eradicate economic and social disparities.
  • Kofi Annan's leadership was also recognized where he prioritized the UN's democratic process.
• The second time UNO received the Nobel Peace Prize was in 2020.
  • This time the prize was awarded to the UN's World Food Programme (WFP).
  • The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that it had decided to award the Peace Prize to the WFP for its contribution in combating hunger, preventing the use of hunger as a weapon in wars and conflicts, and bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas.

Additional Information

• The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that was founded in 1945.
• It was established after the Second World War, with the aim of preventing future wars and promoting peace and security worldwide.
• The idea for the United Nations was initially conceived during the Second World War, at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference in Washington D.C. in 1944.
• The UN follows a charter, which acts as a constituting document, outlining the role and framework of the organization.
• The charter came into force on October 24, 1945, and this day is now commemorated each year as United Nations Day.