In Focus by The Hindu Can Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado Inspire Change?
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Oct 11, 2025 
Human-rights activist Harsh Mander shares insights on María Corina Machado, Venezuela's first Nobel Peace Prize winner. Despite threats and exile, Machado continues to advocate for her people against authoritarianism. Harsh emphasizes the significance of honoring peace amidst global turmoil while reflecting on Machado's bravery as a symbol of democratic resistance. He highlights the importance of protecting minority rights and the need for grassroots efforts to promote peace. The conversation inspires a belief in hope and resilience in the face of oppression.
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Prizes Recenter Who We Call Heroes
- The Nobel Peace Prize highlights heroes who fight for peace and democratic values amid rising authoritarianism.
- Harsh Mander says honoring such defenders reminds societies who true heroes are and re-centers moral courage.
An Era Of Civilizational Crisis
- We are in a 'civilizational crisis' where leaders encourage hate and erode democratic norms.
- Harsh Mander argues that honoring resistors to authoritarianism signals global support for democracy and justice.
Peace Must Be Just, Not Just Silent
- A just peace requires equality and justice, not merely absence of violence.
- Harsh Mander stresses peace must be rooted in rights and fairness, not silence under oppression.
