Event

Venezuela Now: What about Human Rights?

A man with grafitti of maduro in handcuffs.
In Miami after the arrest of Nicholás Maduro. Photo: Michele Eve Sandberg/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Many political prisoners remain behind bars in Venezuela. Join us as we explore the state of human rights following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro.

Time:15 Apr 2026 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Place: Nobel Peace Center

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After Nicolas Maduro was arrested by US military forces in January, there have been many reports about the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. But how many are still being kept behind bars, and what is the situation for human rights defenders during the transitional phase?

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In this event, we will hear reports from organizations working to protest human rights in Venezuela.

Alfredo portrait

Alfredo Romero, Director President of Foro Penal. Foro Penal is an NGO that provides legal assistance to political prisoners and their families in Venezuela.

Sonia portrait

Sonia Zapata, Coordinator of Foro Penal Norway and founder of The Norwegian Venezuelan Justice Alliance. Foro Penal is an NGO that provides legal assistance to political prisoners and their families in Venezuela.

Frank Conde portrait

Frank Conde Tangberg, Policy advisor in Amnesty International, Norway. Amnesty International has documented and investigated human rights violations in Venezuela for decades and has been present in the country for many years.

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PART OF THE NOBEL PEACE TALKS

The event is part of the series Nobel Peace Talks, focusing on topics related to the latest Nobel Peace Prize. With the peace prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado as backdrop, we discuss developments in Venezuela, the global consequences, and the state of democracy in the world. 

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