Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026 | BBC News

BBC News reports that Navi Pillay, a South African judge and former UN human rights commissioner, has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2026. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognised her efforts to promote peace and international law. She is the fifth South African winner of the prize. In an impromptu acceptance speech at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy, Pillay said it was fitting that she learned of the award while with friends and colleagues who support human rights.

• Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize 2026
• Recognised for efforts to promote peace and international law
• Fifth South African Nobel Peace Prize winner
• Impromptu acceptance speech at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy

South African judge and former UN human rights commissioner Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2026. Pillay has been recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. She has become the fifth South African winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, with former President Nelson Mandela among past winners. In her impromptu acceptance speech at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy, Pillay said it's appropriate she found out about winning the Nobel Prize while with friends and colleagues who support human rights. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #NaviPillay #NobelPeacePrize #UN #BBCNews