Nobel Peace Prize (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, 2013)

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its efforts to eliminate chemical weapons globally. Established under the Chemical Weapons Convention, OPCW works to prevent the use of toxic chemicals in warfare, ensure their destruction, and promote peaceful uses of chemistry. The award recognized its crucial role in verifying the destruction of thousands of tons of chemical arms, promoting international security, and fostering cooperation among nations to prevent the proliferation of chemical weapons, thereby contributing significantly to global peace and safety.