Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

Published on RocksNews: 9 Oct 2026, 10:17 UTC
Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 10:17 UTC
Language: English

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize — Image credit: Al Jazeera English

International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

REPLAY: 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay

Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway. The South Africa-born Pillay, 85 years old, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Watch our replay.

9 Oct 2026, 10:24 UTC

Nobel Peace Prize 2026 goes to Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law

South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Follow DW live.

9 Oct 2026, 09:29 UTC