Jailed Iranian women's rights activist wins Nobel Peace Prize
Reaction is now starting to come in for Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi.
The United Nations says the win is a tribute to the courage of Iranian women in the face of intimidation, harassment, violence and detentions.
"They've been harassed for what they do or don't wear," said spokeswoman Elizabeth Throssell.
"There are increasingly stringent legal, social and economic measures against them. This really is something that highlights the courage and determination of the women of Iran and how they are an inspiration to the world."
We hope she will be released to receive award - Nobel
In announcing the award a short time ago, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said it hoped Iran would release Narges Mohammadi from jail so she can attend the prize ceremony in December.
Quote Message: If the Iranian authorities make the right decision they will release her so she can be present to receive this honour, which is what we primarily hope for." from Berit Reiss-Andersen Head of Nobel Committee
Narges Mohammadi is an Iranian campaigner and deputy head of the Defenders of Human Rights Center, which was founded by fellow Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi.
Mohammadi has received several jail sentences since 2011 and is currently being held in Tehran's notorious Evin prison for "spreading propaganda".
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