### [2026-10-9](/feed/2026/10/9/index.md)

##### 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
# South African judge and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "her efforts to promote peace and international law". 

South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Follow DW live.


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1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/nobel-peace-prize-2026-goes-to-navanethem-navi-pillay-for-her-efforts-to-promote-peace-and-international-law/live-79598020) [Image](https://static.dw.com/image/79610607_6.jpg)

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