1997 Peace Prize winner Jody Williams was shocked to learn three women had won . Williams heard the news after spending all day working on an article about women 's rights . Williams , who is American , worked on behalf of a campaign that banned land mines . On television , a Nobel official explained the decision to award the prize jointly . Her advice to the women recognized with Nobel Peace Prize : Stay true to who you are .
1997 Peace Prize winner Jody Williams was shocked to learn three women had won . Williams heard the news after spending all day working on an article about women 's rights . Williams , who is American , worked on behalf of a campaign that banned land mines . Her advice to the women recognized with Nobel Peace Prize : Stay true to who you are .