Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Who Could Take Home the Honour as the World Waits for the Announcement?

 

With the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 set to be revealed on Friday, October 10, anticipation is building worldwide. Many are wondering whether former US President Donald Trump will secure the prestigious honour this year — and if not him, then who might emerge as the winner.

 

As the announcement approaches, global observers are closely following speculation around several high-profile names believed to be among the leading contenders for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

 

A Look at the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Nominees

 

For 2025, the Nobel Committee has received a total of 338 nominations — 244 individuals and 94 organizations. While the official list of nominees remains confidential for 50 years, as per the Nobel Foundation’s rules, speculation continues to swirl around who could claim the prize.

 

Despite Donald Trump’s repeated remarks suggesting he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, experts remain unconvinced, noting that several other individuals and humanitarian groups have made far more compelling contributions toward global peace and justice.

 

Who Are the Leading Candidates?

 

There is no confirmed front-runner for this year’s award, but a few prominent names and organizations have drawn widespread attention and discussion.

 

Yulia Navalnaya

Widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya has become a significant voice for democracy and human rights in Russia. Since her husband’s death, she has continued his legacy by advocating against authoritarianism. A Nobel Peace Prize for her would symbolize support for freedom and resistance to oppression.

 

Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs)

These grassroots volunteer networks have been instrumental in delivering life-saving assistance amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war. Comprised of thousands of local volunteers, the ERRs have worked relentlessly to supply food, medicine, and shelter in areas devastated by conflict, making them a strong humanitarian contender for this year’s prize.

 

International Courts of Justice

Both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) have played pivotal roles in defending international law amid rising global tensions. The ICJ has been at the forefront of genocide hearings related to Gaza, while the ICC has issued warrants for leaders accused of war crimes, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Their commitment to accountability and justice has positioned them as possible recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize.

 

United Nations Agencies

Two UN agencies — the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) — are also being mentioned among potential laureates. UNRWA’s efforts in providing essential aid to Gaza despite significant challenges, and UNHCR’s ongoing global work supporting displaced populations, both align strongly with the Nobel Peace Prize’s humanitarian spirit.

 

Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)

Having previously won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, Doctors Without Borders remains a beacon of medical humanitarianism. The organization continues to operate in some of the most dangerous regions, including war-torn Gaza, offering medical care to victims of conflict and crises across more than 70 countries. Their enduring dedication to human welfare makes them a strong possibility for recognition once again.

 

Greta Thunberg

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg remains one of the most recognizable global advocates for environmental and social justice. Her continued fight against climate change, along with her vocal support for humanitarian causes such as aid for Gaza, keeps her name consistently in Nobel Peace Prize discussions.

 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy