Sean MacBride was the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1948 to 1951. Later, during the 1960s and 1970s, MacBride worked to advance international [[human rights]]. In 1974 he was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] because he "mobilised the conscience of the world in the fight against injustice". | Sean MacBride was the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1948 to 1951. Later, during the 1960s and 1970s, MacBride worked to advance international [[human rights]]. In 1974 he was awarded the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] because he "mobilised the conscience of the world in the fight against injustice". |