The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African lawyer Navi Pillay for his work on advancing peace and international law.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in a statement, said that Navanethem (Navi) Pillay played an important role in the prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and those responsible for genocide.
The committee emphasized that Pillay's courage and integrity contributed to the development of a more comprehensive international legal order.
Who is Navi Pillay?
Born on 23 September 1941 in Durban, South Africa, Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is a lawyer of Indian descent. She is known for her legal fight against racial discrimination during the apartheid era.
Pillay served as a judge at the International Criminal Court in Rwanda and was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.
With her work in international criminal law and human rights, Pillay stood out and throughout her career took on significant responsibilities in international justice mechanisms.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is planned to be held in Oslo on 10 December.
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