The nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize candidates announced in October have been closed, and it has been found that the "Black Lives Matter" movement to eradicate racial discrimination is included.
The Nobel Peace Prize, which is announced in October every year, was closed on the 31st of last month, as members of parliament, academic experts, and past award winners can recommend candidates.
Among the candidates was the "Black Lives Matter" movement to eradicate racial discrimination, which was recommended by Norwegian MP Petter Aide.
Mr. Aide explained to NHK that "it has spread not only in the United States but also in Europe and Asia, raising people's awareness of racial injustice."
In addition, Reuters reported that Navalny, a leader of opposition forces critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, WHO = World Health Organization, and former President Trump of the United States. Also reports that the name has been raised as a candidate.