Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a Durban-born South African jurist who helped defend Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong efforts to promote peace, human rights and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on Friday, October 9th, recognizing Pillay’s exceptional contributions to international justice […]

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