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South African former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South Africa's Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year presided over a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · 1h ago

ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law

Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

‘I still want to verify this’: Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay’s first reaction

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, 85, said she initially thought the news was a joke when she learned she had won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The former judge said she wanted to verify the announcement before believing it.

Euronews · 1h ago

Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who is Indian origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay?

Navanethem Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights advocacy. Her career includes landmark cases and roles in international criminal tribunals. Pillay served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. She has co-founded organizations that promote equality and women's…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

South Africa's Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday. The Nobel committee denied it was taking a stance on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza…

France 24 · 3h ago