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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Fmr. ICC Judge Navanethem Pillay wins Nobel Peace Price
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has gone to former judge and UN human rights chief Navanethem Pillay. She is receiving the prize for her efforts for peace and international rights, the Norwegian Nobel Committee heard on Friday. The committee says that the South African has “significantly expanded the scope and impact of international law.” Pillay served as a judge at South Africa’s High Court, the Rwanda Tribunal, and the International Criminal Co…
Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. The committee highlighted her human-rights advocacy and service in major international courts. · 57 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
The former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has worked for peace and international law.
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