South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her role in strengthening legal institutions and ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted. Pillay, 85, served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and as a judge at international courts. She learned of the award while attending a legal gathering in Germany and dedicated it to survivors of international crimes.
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