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From Left to Right Jody Williams, Betty Williams, Shirin Ebadi, and Rigoberta Tum. Photo by Michael Collopy

In the 105-year history of the Nobel Peace Prize, only 12 women have ever won the honor. Seven are still alive, and five of them have formed the Nobel Women’s Initiative: Jody Williams from the U.S., Shirin Ebadi from Iran, Betty Williams from Northern Ireland, Wangari Maathai from Kenya and Rigoberta Menchú Tum from Guatemala.