“Nobel Peace Prize honours Pillay’s lifelong commitment to justice”
Pillay previously served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has hailed the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Justice Navanethem "Navi" Pillay. The Norwegian Nobel Committee acknowledged Pillay for her tireless efforts to fortify international law and ensure accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Prior to her role as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Pillay presided over the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
President Ramaphosa expressed pride in Pillay's contribution to humanity, noting her lifelong dedication to justice, human dignity, and peace. South Africa is honored to have such a distinguished jurist as one of its own.
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