An Iranian woman who fights to promote human rights and freedom was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Narges Mohammadi created a resistance movement called "Woman, Life, Freedom." She is currently in prison.

Members of the Nobel committee said Mohammadi has kept up her activism despite "tremendous personal cost." They added that Iranian authorities have arrested her 13 times and sentenced her to a total of 31 years in prison.

Mohammadi told US media outlets that the award will make her more "resilient" and "hopeful." She added that she will continue to fight against Iran's "oppressive religious government."

Mohammdi's son, Ali Rahmani, spoke with reporters after the announcement. He said, "My mother is in prison right now not just for the Iranian people and her country, but also for us children. I'm grateful and very proud of her."

Mohammadi continues to lend her support to other Iranian women. Protesters have fought against laws mandating the hijab after a woman was arrested last year for not wearing the headscarf properly and died in custody.

UN officials have expressed their concern. Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq told reporters: "The secretary-general said that today's Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Narges Mohammadi is an important reminder that the rights of woman and girls are facing a strong pushback."

However, Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the Nobel committee. It said the decision is "biased" and "politically motivated." It also said that the committee is in line with the anti-Iranian policies of some European governments.