Overview

• Announced in Oslo on Oct. 10, the award honors her efforts to secure a just and peaceful shift from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.
• Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes praised her as an extraordinary example of civic courage and credited her with forging opposition unity, while Machado has lived in clandestinity since mid‑2024.
• The panel held its final meeting on Oct. 6, meaning the later Gaza ceasefire was not considered in selecting this year’s laureate.
• President Donald Trump did not receive the prize after a high‑profile lobbying drive and public claims of resolving multiple conflicts.
• The UN human rights office in Geneva said the recognition reflects Venezuelans’ aspirations for free, fair elections and respect for civil and political rights.