South African lawyer Navanethem "Navi" Pillay who once defended Nelson Mandela and other apartheid era activists has won the ...

Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.

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Pillay previously served as a judge on the International Criminal Court and was the United Nations High Commissioner for ...

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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights and international ...

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South African human rights lawyer Navanethem “Navi” Pillay began her career defending anti-apartheid activists.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on October 9, 2026, announced that Navi Pillay was the 2026 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.