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Judge Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Peace Prize
Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 in recognition of her long-standing efforts to promote international justice and hold perpetrators of war crimes and genocide accountable. Her initiatives have ranged from defending Nelson Mandela and opposing the apartheid regime to establishing legal precedents in addressing sexual violence as a weapon of war. The announcement sparked mixed reactions; while the UN Secretary-General praised her role alongside countries advocating for human rights, Israel condemned the decision, claiming it was used to tarnish Israel's reputation—especially after a fact-finding committee accused Israeli officials of committing acts of genocide in Gaza. Pillay dedicated the award to survivors and justice advocates, reaffirming her commitment to human rights protection, despite American criticisms questioning the fairness of the decision.
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