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Former UN rights chief awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Former UN rights chief awarded Nobel Peace Prize
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Friday, 09 October, 2026, 14:12

Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former UN high commissioner for human rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Pillay, 85, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.