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Former UN human rights chief Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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Manenkov, K., Lewis, M., & Dazio, S. (2026, October 9). Former UN human rights chief Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/former-un-human-rights-chief-navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-the-nobel-peace-prize-20261009-p614bx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-09 · by Kostya Manenkov, Mark Lewis, Stefanie Dazio

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Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and judge at the International Court of Justice, has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her work promoting peace and international law. At 85 years old, Pillay is recognized on the 125th anniversary of the prize, which is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious honors globally.
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The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on October 9 in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. This year's prize announcement came amid speculation that US President Donald Trump might react strongly due to his previous claims of deserving the award. However, experts dismissed Trump as ineligible given his controversial policies, including the war with Iran and territorial disputes like those over Greenland.

The committee received 287 nominations this year, reflecting ongoing global conflicts and crises. Pillay's selection aims to restore credibility to the prize after last year’s contentious decision that saw Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gift her award to Trump, undermining its integrity. This year’s choice highlights a commitment to international law and human rights, signaling a rejection of aggressive power politics by major nations like Israel.

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Kostya Manenkov
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The South Africa-born Pillay, 85, 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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2026-10-09 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Former UN human rights chief Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize · assertive framing

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Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway. asserted
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The South Africa-born Pillay, 85, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. asserted
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The award is often considered the most prestigious honour on the planet. asserted
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This year marks the 125th anniversary of the peace prize. asserted
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