The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 to “Navi” Pillay “for her efforts to promote peace and international law”
In the Committee’s words: At a time of existential challenges – including more wars and conflicts than the world has seen in a long time – international law is no longer just a supplement to peace and security. It is an absolute necessity. In historic international court cases, Navi Pillay has shown that legal measures can help prevent acts of war and violence. She has also contributed to strengthen the institutions of international law. Her independence, expertise and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time.
Navi (Navanethem) Pillay’s commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass are constants in a long career. A common thread runs from her early work defending Nelson Mandela and others who stood up against apartheid to her service as a judge in some of the key international court cases of our time. Navi Pillay has held states and national leaders accountable and brought hope to victims of violence and conflict. In all the positions she has held, she has stressed the responsibility of individuals and states to comply with the rule of law.
She is widely recognised with 7 internatioanl human rights awards to her name {https://trueheroesfilms.com/equip/digest/?sort=recent&laureate=CBB674B1-A53A-7C47-7ACA-F62D11908BD2]. Still, be preprared for severe criticism from Israel and its lobbyists for her presumed anti-Israeli bias.
She has appeared regularly in my blog [see: https://humanrightsdefenders.blog/tag/navanethem-pillay/]
October 9, 2026 at 14:01
Excellent choice! On Fri, Oct 9, 2026 at 6:52 AM Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders and
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