South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Navi Pillay, the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and current judge at the International Court of Justice, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The 85-year-old South African was recognized for her efforts in promoting peace and international law, as stated by Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The prize, valued at 12 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1.2 million), aims to highlight the importance of resolving conflicts through legal means. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize, which has been awarded to 112 individuals and 28 organizations since its inception in 1901.
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