A Peace Prize for Law, as Law Itself Stands Trial
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors South Africa-born jurist Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief with an ICJ role, for advancing international legal accountability.
On October 9, 2026, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to South Africaborn jurist Navi Pillay, a former UN high commissioner for human rights and a judge at the International Cou...