South African jurist Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

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South African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2026. The announcement was made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in October 2026. Pillay, who is of Indian origin, is recognized for her lifelong work in international human rights law and justice. She is a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and served as a judge on the International Criminal Court.

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