Politics · October 9, 2026
Nobel Peace Pize award goes to South African jurist ‘Navi’ Pillay, recognized for ‘promoting peace and international law’
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South African jurist Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law and the prosecution of war crimes. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her 'exceptional courage and integrity' and her specific role in establishing rape as a crime of genocide while serving on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The committee announced her selection from a field of 287 nominees, which included 208 individuals and 79 organizations.
South African jurist Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law and the prosecution of war crimes. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her 'exceptional courage and integrity' and her specific role in establishing rape as a crime of genocide while serving on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The committee announced her selection from a field of 287 nominees, which included 208 individuals and 79 organizations.