Nobel Peace Prize, 2026

• Renowned South African jurist Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9, 2026.

• The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her contributions to strengthening international law and ensuring accountability for those responsible for war crimes and genocide as the primary basis for this honor. The award was announced in Oslo by the committee's chair, Jørgen Watne Frydnes.

• Navi Pillay has served as a judge at the International Criminal Court. Additionally, she held the position of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.

• Her efforts have focused on strengthening international institutions, ensuring the investigation of serious crimes, and making the prosecution of perpetrators effective.

• According to the Nobel Committee, establishing the rule of law at both national and international levels is essential for maintaining peace and finding peaceful resolutions to conflicts.