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Navi Pillay, advocate for international law, wins Nobel Peace Prize

Axios·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Navi Pillay, advocate for international law, wins Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay, a South African human rights advocate and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The committee praised her courage and integrity in advancing international law, including prosecuting war crimes. Notably, President Trump, who has coveted the prize, did not win. Pillay previously served on the International Criminal Court, which Trump has criticized.

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