The UN shared the Nobel Peace Prize with its leader, Kofi Annan, on Friday for "their work for a better organized and more peaceful world". The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the UN and Annan would share the SEK 10 million award in equal parts.
It cited the UN for being at the forefront of efforts to achieve peace and security in the world. Annan, who has devoted almost his entire working life to the world body, was lauded for "bringing new life to the organisation". Bureau Report