Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former International Criminal Court judge Navanethem Pillay
- On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, recognizing her efforts to promote peace and international law.
- Chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes cited a 'common thread' from Pillay's early work defending Nelson Mandela against apartheid to her service as a judge in key international court cases.
- Pillay, 85, previously served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014, joining just 20 women among 112 individual laureates.
- This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize, which includes a cash award of 12 million Swedish krona, or about $1.2 million, presented in Oslo on December 10.
- Last year, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the prize; since 1901, the award has honored 112 individuals and 28 separate institutions, including the Red Cross.
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A South African Lawyer Who Has Defended Anti-Apartheid Activists, Including Nelson Mandela, Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay for her work advancing international law, from defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa to serving as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 for his career in the defense of human rights and international law.
85-year-old Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has made a sizeable career in international law and human rights.
Nobel Prize for hypocrisy – the judge redefining genocide to target Israel
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded its 2026 Peace Prize to Judge Navi Pillay, who is now working to redefine the legal definition of genocide to fit Israel’s actions in Gaza. The post Nobel Prize for hypocrisy – the judge redefining genocide to target Israel appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.
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Navi Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide, wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who headed a United Nations commission that accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
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