a) Jane Addams

Jane Addams made history as the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. She was a pioneering social worker, feminist, and international peace advocate. Addams co-founded Hull House in Chicago, a settlement house that provided social and educational opportunities for working-class people, especially immigrants. Her work in promoting peace and social justice issues earned her international acclaim and solidified her status as a leading figure in the early 20th-century social reform movements.