ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-09 14:20:49 UTC

South African jurist Navi Pillay, 85, receives the award for promoting international law and human rights.

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge at the International Court of Justice and former UN human rights chief, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. [1] [2] [3] [6]

The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her early defence of Nelson Mandela and her role in key international court cases. Pillay, 85, from South Africa, led a UN commission that found genocide in Gaza last year. [2] [5]

The committee has not yet reached Pillay to inform her. UN officials welcomed the award, saying it underscores the importance of human rights. [2] [4]

Sources

1. Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-09 09:28:18 UTC · Summary only

2. ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law

   The Guardian · 2026-10-09 09:32:14 UTC · Full text

3. REPLAY: 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay

   France 24 English · 2026-10-09 10:09:55 UTC · Excerpt

4. Nobel chair admits they haven’t reached Peace Prize winner Pillay

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-09 10:18:41 UTC · Summary only

5. Navi Pillay, a South African Human Rights Lawyer, Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

   NY Times · 2026-10-09 10:29:24 UTC · Summary only

6. Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

   France 24 English · 2026-10-09 11:31:02 UTC · Full text

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