What is the story behind the Nobel Peace Prize? Alfred Nobel was very interested in cultural and peace-related issues, and the prizes he established reflect this:. “…to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind.” Norwegian Nobel Committee Alfred Nobel’s will declared that the Nobel Peace Prize was to be awarded by a committee of five persons selected by the Norwegian Storting (parliament). The Storting accepted the assignment in April 1897, and the Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Storting was set up in August of the same year. Read more about the Norwegian Nobel … Continue reading Who is Narges Mohammadi; the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Winner