Navanethem Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for international law advocacy

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-09 09:09

Navanethem Pillay, a former UN human rights chief from South Africa, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the decision in Oslo, recognizing Pillay for her extensive work in promoting peace and international law. Her career includes roles as a judge in South Africa, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and the International Criminal Court, as well as serving as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies · 2026-10-09 09:09

Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The 85-year-old South Africa-born Pillay, a former judge of the International Criminal Court, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The announcement was m…