Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
By Gwladys Fouche and Nora Buli OSLO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge who oversaw a UN report that concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law". This year's Nobel Peace Prize underlined the importance of maintaining an organised international order, the committee said in its…
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Born in Durban, South Africa under apartheid, Pillay has dedicated her career to confronting structural discrimination and segregation. With a distinguished career, she has served as a lawyer, judge, and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Pillay's commitment to peace and justice has expanded the scope and impact of international law, particularly in prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Her work has been instrumental in strengthening international legal institutions and ensuring accountability for perpetrators. The Norwegian Nobel Committee acknowledges the importance of the rule of law in achieving peace and security, and the challenges faced by international law in today's context.
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