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Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.

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Indian-origin South African human rights lawyer Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 for her efforts to promote human rights and international law. The Norwegian Nobel ...

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South African jurist Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. She ...

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