South African judge Pillay who won 2026 Nobel laureate visits ICC

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay recently visited the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. During her visit, Pillay commended the dedication of court officials and staff, praising their work amid challenging times. She highlighted the ICC's commitment to ensuring impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide would not prevail.

Pillay, who served as a judge of the ICC from 2003 to 2008, also previously held the positions of President and Judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The Nobel laureate met with ICC officials and staff to acknowledge their vital role in advancing international justice.

The ICC President, Tomoko Akane, congratulated Pillay on her 2026 Nobel Peace Prize award. She described the recognition as a testament to the importance of international justice as a cornerstone of lasting peace. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Pillay's career, which included serving as a judge, president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.

The Committee noted her crucial contribution to recognizing rape and sexual violence as crimes against humanity and genocide.