01 · The contribution
The idea, in everyday language
Democratic rights include the ability to organise, speak freely, vote and have the result respected. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured Machado’s work toward these rights and a peaceful political transition in Venezuela.
Her civic and political work included election monitoring and efforts to unite opposition groups. After being barred from the 2024 presidential contest, she supported an alternative candidate while the opposition collected voting records to document the result.
Why it matters
The award highlighted organised civilian action and the connection the committee draws between representative government and peace.
