6 Remarkable Female Nobel Prize Winners Who Changed The World

When we think of Nobel Prize winners, names like Albert Einstein and Martin Luther King Jr. often come to mind. But it's essential to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who have also left an indelible mark on the world with their exceptional contributions. (© Nobel Media. Photo: Alexander Mahmoud)

1. Claudia Goldin

Claudia Goldin, a Harvard University professor, was awarded the Nobel Economics Prize for her groundbreaking research on the gender pay gap in the labor market. She is only the third woman to receive this prestigious honour (Image Credits - press.princeton.edu)

2. Narges Mohammadi

Narges Mohammadi may not be a household name, but she should be. This Iranian human rights activist and journalist has dedicated her life to fighting for justice and equality in Iran (Image Credits - wsj.com)

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai holds the record for being the youngest Nobel laureate. She was awarded for her unwavering advocacy of girls' education in Pakistan in 2014.

4. Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison, an American novelist and literary icon, holds a unique place in the world of literature. In 1993, she became the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. (Image Credits - newyorker.com)

5. Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi, a political leader from Myanmar, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her nonviolent struggle for democracy and human rights in her country. Her relentless pursuit of justice led to many years of house arrest for her activism, against oppressive regimes. (Credits - Vanity Fair / ANNIE LEIBOVITZ)

6. Marie Curie

Marie Curie is a name that needs no introduction. She is undoubtedly one of the most iconic female Nobel Prize winners in history. In 1903, Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research on radioactivity. (Image Credits - Getty Images)