Kathmandu : The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi for fighting the oppression of women in Iran.

The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Berit Reiss-Andersen, announced the prize Friday in Oslo.

The Nobel Prizes carry a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1 million).

Winners also receive an 18-carat gold medal and diploma at the award ceremonies in December.