{
  "id": 13087294,
  "title": "Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-the-nobel-peace-prize-for-her-work-in-13087294",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261009/p2g/00m/0in/052000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem Navi Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway. The South African-born Pillay, 85 years old, was honored for her efforts to promote peace and international law, according to Jorgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The committee praised Pillay's work as a source of hope and inspiration for those striving to forge a more peaceful world. However, they have not yet been able to reach Pillay to inform her of her win. At a time when conflicts are on the rise and international law faces political attacks, the committee sought to remind the world that resolving conflicts without force or violence relies on the international rule of law. In total, 287 candidates, mainly organizations, received nominations for this year's prize, with only about a quarter of them being individuals. Experts noted that the committee typically focuses on the durability of peace, promotion of international fraternity, and the quiet work of institutions strengthening those goals. Last year's recipient was Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, recognized for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in South America. The Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to three scientists who developed a light-based tool to study the brain, while the Physics Prize acknowledged a scientist's work on neutrinos. The Chemistry Prize went to two researchers who unraveled molecular mirror images, benefiting countless drug developments. Canadian poet Anne Carson won the Literature Prize for her innovative works blending classical and modern elements. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize, which has been awarded to 112 individuals and 28 institutions since its inception in 1901. The Red Cross has received the prize three times, and the UN refugee agency twice. The prize has been withheld on 19 occasions, mostly during wartime. In 1948, no prize was awarded due to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, and in 1939, Adolf Hitler's nomination was withdrawn.",
  "summary": "OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem \"Navi\" Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize",
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      {
        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for 'bold and inventive' works that blend genres",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/canadian-author-anne-carson-wins-literature-nobel-for-bold-and",
        "published": "2026-10-09T02:11:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-the-nobel-peace-prize-for-her-work-in",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:37:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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