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Betty Williams (nobel laureate) facts for kids

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Betty Williams (born as Elisabeth Smyth, 22 May 1943) is a peace activist. She was born in Belfast. She started the organization "Community of Peace People", who worked toward getting peace in Northern Ireland. In 1976, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, together with Mairead Corrigan, wh also co-founded the organization.

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    Williams in 1978

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    Williams around the time she received the Nobel Peace Prize

  • Betty Williams, Women's World Awards 2009 c

    Williams in March 2009

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