South African Human Rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

South African Human Rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize Audio will be available later today. South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, arrives for a news conference in Geneva on June 18, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images hide caption Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace, human rights and international law. The 85-year-old former U.N. human rights chief was recognized for her contributions to international justice and work that inspires hope among those striving for a more peaceful world. Pillay has played key roles in international justice, serving on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. She also chaired the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territories. "At a time when the number of wars and conflicts is rising, and when judges and institutions of international law are under political attack, the Nobel Committee wishes to issue a reminder that the ability to resolve conflicts without force or violence is dependent on...