Jody Williams
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Summary
Jody Williams was born on October 9, 1950[1], in Brattleboro[2]. She has worked as a human rights defender[3], peace activist[4], university teacher[5], and social activist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,073 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Employer: University of Houston[9]
- Educated at: Johns Hopkins University[10], University of Vermont[11], Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies[12], School for International Training[13]
- Notable work: International Campaign to Ban Landmines[14]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[15], Joan B. Cendrós International Award[16]
- Member of: Nobel Women's Initiative[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Jody Williams[19]
- Family name: Williams[20]
- Given name: Jody[21]
- Participant in: Dialogue for Catalonia[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Name in native language: Jody Williams[24]
- Different from: Jody Williams[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[26]
- Social media followers: 5356[27], 5254[28]
Why It Matters
Jody Williams has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Jody Williams born?
Jody Williams's place of birth was Brattleboro[2].
What did Jody Williams do for work?
Jody Williams worked as a human rights defender[3], peace activist[4], university teacher[5], and social activist[6].
Where did Jody Williams go to school?
Jody Williams was educated at Johns Hopkins University[10], University of Vermont[11], Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies[12], and School for International Training[13].
What awards did Jody Williams receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[15] and Joan B. Cendrós International Award[16].