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Oct 9, 2026
Esme NicholsonCORRESPONDENT
And today, eighty-five-year-old Pillay is serving as a judge at the International Court of Justice in a case where Myanmar stands accused of genocide.
Esme NicholsonCORRESPONDENT
Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jørgen Watne Friednes, praised her firm moral compass and work that shows legal measures can prevent acts of war.
Esme NicholsonCORRESPONDENT
For NPR News, I'm Esme Nicholson in Berlin.
Korva ColemanHOST
The Ukrainian military is using novel methods to push Russian troops out of the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas.
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She's just for human rights for everyone everywhere.
Chris BrownCORRESPONDENT
The Norwegian chair of the Nobel selection committee, Jorgen Watne Freidnes, underscored that international law is at risk, and Pillay's selection is meant to send a message.
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There is a tremendous pressures around the world on these institutions and on the judges.
Chris BrownCORRESPONDENT
And right on cue, a short time later, the Trump administration appeared to prove that point.
James HakeCORRESPONDENT
Um, in Pillay's time, Navi Pillay's time as a judge of the International Criminal Court, ICC, oh Lord, she has shown that legal messages, measures that is, can help prevent acts of war and violence.
James HakeCORRESPONDENT
So said Jørgen, Jørgen, Jørgen, J-O with a cross around it, o- across it, R-G-E-N, Jørgen Watne Frednes.
James HakeCORRESPONDENT
Pardon me if I'm butchering his name.
James HakeCORRESPONDENT
I'm pretty sure I'm, yeah.
Marcela SanchezCORRESPONDENT
Former UN human rights chief Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Marcela SanchezCORRESPONDENT
Chairperson of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jørgen Watne Friednes, made the announcement in Norway, Oslo on Friday.
Marcela SanchezCORRESPONDENT
The South Africa-born Pillay was recognized for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
Jørgen Watne FrydnesSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
This year's laureate has been instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted.
Dinaon PahleleHOST
The former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has received the top honor for her contribution to international justice, human rights, and the rule of law.
Dinaon PahleleHOST
Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Friednes, says Pillay has played a significant role in advancing accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Jorgen Watne FriednesSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 springs directly from Alfred Nobel's will.
Jorgen Watne FriednesSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Navi Pillay strengthens fraternity between nations and by systematically advancing the use of tribunals for peace and justice, she provides substance, direction, and motivation for peace conferences in their modern form.
Jørgen Watne FrydnesSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Her independence, her expertise, and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time.
Sakina KamwendoHOST
And that was, uh, Jorgen Watne Fridnes, the chairperson of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, awarding South African jurist, uh, Navi Pillay the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Sakina KamwendoHOST
For more this, uh, we join now by our specialist contributor, Sophie Mokoena.
Sakina KamwendoHOST
Uh, what great news for South Africa this is.