The life and work of the Austrian Bertha von Suttner, a pioneer pacifist and first women to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905, remains visionary and relevant. After 120 years her achievements for women’s rights and her peace activism are unrivaled. Often mocked during her time for leading an unconventional life and called “Peace Bertha”, she is considered today to be one of the driving forces behind Alfred Nobel’s Peace Prize.
The life and work of the Austrian Bertha von Suttner, a pioneer pacifist and first women to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905, remains visionary and relevant. After 120 years her achievements for women’s rights and her peace activism are unrivaled. Often mocked during her time for leading an unconventional life and called “Peace Bertha”, she is considered today to be one of the driving forces behind Alfred Nobel’s Peace Prize.