KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the World Food Program (WFP).
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According to the committee, the WFP has been felicitated with the award for its efforts to combat hunger and create a conducive environment for peace in conflict-affected areas. The WFP has also been recognized for its role as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.
Established in 1961, the WFP is a food-assistance branch of the United Nations. This is the world's largest humanitarian organization that works toward addressing hunger and promoting food security across the world.
