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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize | Newsfeed
The International Court of Justice announced that Navi Pillay, a distinguished judge and former head of the United Nations inquiry into the occupied Palestinian territories, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for this year. The Nobel committee recognized Pillay as “one of the great defenders of international legal principles.”
The award was announced on October 9, 2026, highlighting Pillay’s significant contributions to the field of international law and her advocacy for human rights. Her work has drawn global attention, particularly in relation to her previous role at the UN, where she focused on issues surrounding occupied territories.
