International Recognition And Achievements

I. Maria Corina Machado - Winner of 2025 Nobel peace prize.

• Addressee: María Corina Machado, Venezuelan activist and politician.
• Awarded Due To: Her unremitting efforts in defending democracy, human rights as well as free elections in Venezuela.
• Notable Acknowledgement:
•  by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as a leader in the advancement of a peaceful overthrow of authoritarian government, on behalf of civilian bravery and nonviolence, and as a symbol of her nonviolence endeavors.

Background and Work:

• Founder of Smate, a civil organization that aims at developing democracy.
• The single most influential figure in a polarized Venezuela politics throughout 20 years.
• She took an active part in the 2024 presidential elections, despite the blocking by the regime.

Significance and Impact:

• Her plight shows the hardships in the fight to protect freedom amidst oppressive governments such as authoritarian forces and financial meltdowns.
• The award highlights the significance of democratic activism of a nonviolent nature across the world.
• She has been realized to be the hope of millions of people who live under oppression and like a beacon to citizens all over the world to uphold democratic principles.
• Her contributions to promoting the conduct of transparent elections and civilian transition to governance are recognized by the international community in Latin America.

II. Sherry Singh - Mrs Universe 2025 Winner.

• Achievement: Sherry Singh made history as she became the first ever Indian to be crowned as the mob Mrs Universe.
• Details of the event: the 48th edition was hosted in Manila in the Philippines and had 120 participants who were representing different parts of the world.
• Advocacy: She demonstrated grace and confidence, as her platform was targeted at women empowerment and awareness of mental health.
• Final Results:
  • Winner: India (Sherry Singh)
  • 1st Runner-up: Saint Petersburg.
  • 2nd Runner-up: Philippines
  • Other competitors were the USA, Japan, UAE, Ukraine, and others.
• Significance of the Victory:
  • It was a historic mark in India, showing the greatness and beauty of Indian women in the global arena.
  • Her victory is a way of empowerment and nationalism.
  • Pageant and one of the oldest among married women is a celebration of beauty, brains, leadership, and social influences.
  • Her genuineness, empathy, and grace appealed to the 2025 theme of the event in terms of mental health, serving society, and unity around the world.