The trailblazing South African human rights lawyer and International Criminal Court judge was recognized for her work “ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.”…
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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Who is Navanethem Pillay? South African jurist of Indian-origin awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, former U.N. human rights chief, awarded Nobel Peace Prize
REPLAY: 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to former ICC judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
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Read the full report at Washington PostNobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former judge on the International Criminal Court, which was sanctioned by the Trump administration last year.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingFormer 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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingWho is Navanethem Pillay? South African jurist of Indian-origin awarded Nobel Peace Prize — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingSouth African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights and international law.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
WorldPingMs. Pillay is currently a judge on the International Court of Justice in the case where Myanmar stands accused of genocide.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
Pillay has been instrumental in ensuring war crimes and genocide are prosecuted, says the Nobel committee.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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