South African judge Pillay who won 2026 Nobel laureate visits ICC

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navanethem "Navi" Pillay made a visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, on Monday, October 12, 2026. The former ICC judge commended the ICC's dedication and work during her time there. Pillay highlighted the importance of international justice in preventing impunity, stating that the court's compassionate and courageous efforts ensure that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted.

The ICC President, Tomoko Akane, congratulated Pillay on her recent award, recognizing the significance of international justice as a foundation for lasting peace. Pillay has a rich history in international judicial roles, including her time as a judge and president at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.