"to the person (or group) who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.".
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize is an international peace prize established according to Alfred Nobel's will[1] that will be announced in October 2025 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway, and awarded on 10 December 2025.
Though nominations are strictly kept a secret, several Norwegian parliamentarians and other academics are privileged to publicly announce their preferred candidates simply to raise publicity both for the nominee and the nominator.
Qualified nominators
According to the statutes of the Nobel Foundation, a nomination is considered valid if it is submitted by a person or a group of people within these categories:[2]
5. University professors, professors emeriti and associate professors of history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, and religion; university rectors and university directors (or their equivalents);
6. Directors of peace research institutes and foreign policy institutes;
7. Members of the main board of directors or its equivalent of organizations that have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize;
8. Current and former members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (proposals by current members of the Committee to be submitted no later than at the first meeting of the Committee after 1 February);
9. Former advisers to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Nominations confirmed by the various News Agencies
"for his lifelong dedication to serving underprivileged populations, representing silenced voices, and promoting the loftiest of ideals: justice and freedom."
"[with CFU] in recognition of their unwavering commitment to justice, human rights, and the protection of the Uyghur people against genocide and repression."
"for her tireless fight for peace in Venezuela and the world, a fair recognition of a person who has dedicated almost her entire life to the fight for peace and the liberation."
"for her courageous and selfless leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals, bring attention to the human rights abuses occurring under the Maduro regime."
"for her five decades of unwavering activism advancing LGBTQ+ rights, fostering inclusivity, and championing social and legal reforms that promote equality and dignity for marginalized communities worldwide."
"for actively engaging in global diplomatic efforts, influencing discussions on education and peace, working to create opportunities for marginalized communities and promoting meaningful change."
"for his leading role in driving a radical artistic transformation that fosters a shared and responsible concept of humanity and promoting peace as a self-certified expression of intelligence."
"[with QKRMT] in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the advancement of human rights, the dignity of survivors, and the healing of communities scarred by war."
"for his attempts to stop Russia's aggression against Ukraine, searching for a solution on the basis of international law including such principles as territorial integrity, respect for the sovereignty of Ukraine, and non-use of force."
"for his extraordinary leadership, strategic brilliance, and unparalleled commitment to advancing peace and securing the release of hostages in one of the most complex geopolitical arenas of our time."
"[with Li] in recognition of their unwavering commitment to justice, human rights, and the protection of the Uyghur people against genocide and repression."
"in representation of a growing women's movement for peace that see women at the center of a transnational process of overcoming violence and hatred and of recognizing our shared humanity."
"for stepping in where western countries have failed, and has shown poor countries in the south that there are principled defenders of the international law of war, even where it goes against the wishes of the United States."
"[with F. Rushiti] in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the advancement of human rights, the dignity of survivors, and the healing of communities scarred by war."
"for their peaceful and non-violent demonstrations demanding accountability from their government and that its state institutions follow the rule of law."
↑ Led by Arnfinn Vonen, Head of Department of International Studies and Interpreting, the nomination was collectively made with other teachers of the Oslo Metropolitan University.
↑ The nomination was jointly made by Yamada, a member of the House of Councilors, and Yōichi Shimada, member of the House of Representatives, and two other National Diet members.
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2025 Nobel Peace Prize
