In the wake of huge expectations and massive rumors, there were no reports of U.S. President Donald Trump being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Instead, the Nobel Committee gave the coveted award to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, acknowledging her untiring efforts to advance democratic rights and fight a non-violent battle against the rule of autocrats in Venezuela.
María Corina Machado
Venezuelan human rights activist and opposition leader Machado has been at the forefront of a non-violent battle against dictatorship, pressing for democracy and basic freedoms. She is best known for motivating Venezuelans to seek civic activism in the face of political oppression.
Jørgen Watne Frydnes
Member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Frydnes directs the choice of Nobel Peace Prize winners and guarantees the award goes to those who further peace and human rights.
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Anne Enger
A Norwegian Nobel Committee member, Enger applies her experience in governance and global relations to assess nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize. She has extensive experience in advancing democracy and civic engagement.
Kristin Clemet
A fellow member of the Nobel Committee, Clemet offers background in policymaking and social affairs, which guides the process for awarding achievements in international peace and justice.
Gry Larsen
Larsen is a committee member who is instrumental in the selection and nomination process, with an emphasis on humanitarianism and non-violent activism internationally. Her interest lies in identifying leaders who are having a measurable effect on peace.
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