The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006, divided into two equal parts, to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace can not be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Micro-credit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights.
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Amnesty International warmly congratulates Muhammad Yunus and Grameem Bank on being awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGASA130112006
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2006/press.html
More Information http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2006
The Nobel Foundation http://nobelprize.org
Amnesty International warmly congratulates Muhammad Yunus and Grameem Bank on being awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGASA130112006