Former UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay, a United Nations Commission of Inquiry (COI) member from South Africa who previously served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and as a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on the 9th (local time) that it selected Pillay as the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her contributions to the promotion of peace and the development of international law.

The Nobel Committee stated, "Driven by exceptional courage and integrity, she has taken the lead in establishing a more comprehensive international legal order," adding, "She has played a pivotal role in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of genocide are brought to justice."


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