Navi Pillay and the measure of true recognition — Vasanthi Ramachandran
OCTOBER 12 — When President Donald Trump learnt that the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize had gone to Navanethem “Navi...
On October 12, the world witnessed the surprise announcement that former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem "Navi" Pillay had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, eclipsing President Donald Trump's expectations. Initially dismissive, Navi Pillay expressed astonishment upon learning of the honor, joking that it must be April Fools' Day.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee's chair, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, sought to reach her by phone to deliver the news, highlighting her pivotal role in ensuring accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Frydnes emphasized that international law was no longer a mere supplement to peace and security, but an "absolute necessity" in these times of escalating conflicts.
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