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Norwegian committee recognises achievements of former UN rights chief who stood up against apartheid in South AfricaNobel peace prize – latest updatesFormer UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the international court of justice (ICJ), has won the Nobel peace prize. Pillay, 85, from South Africa, who is a judge with the international court of justice, was…
Published October 9, 2026 · Category: News
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Norwegian committee recognises achievements of former UN rights chief who stood up against apartheid in South Africa
Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the international court of justice (ICJ), has won the Nobel peace prize.
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Pillay, 85, from South Africa, who is a judge with the international court of justice, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel committee.
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Norwegian committee recognises achievements of former UN rights chief who stood up against apartheid in South AfricaNobel peace prize – latest updatesFormer UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the international court of justice (ICJ), has won the Nobel peace prize.Pillay, 85, from South Africa, who is a judge with the international court of justice, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobe
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