The first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize was Bertha von Suttner, an Austrian pacifist. She was awarded the prize in 1905 for her work in promoting peace and disarmament. Von Suttner was a prolific writer and lecturer, and her work helped to raise awareness of the horrors of war and the need for peaceful solutions to international conflicts
Von Suttner’s work was particularly influential in the lead-up to World War I. She was a vocal critic of the arms race and the growing militarism in Europe. She also worked to promote international cooperation and understanding. Von Suttner’s efforts helped to lay the groundwork for the peace movement that emerged after World War I.
