# Navi Pillay named 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Date: 2026

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on 9 October 2026 that South African jurist [Navi Pillay](/people/navi-pillay) would receive that year's Nobel Peace Prize. The committee cited her contribution to international law and accountability for serious crimes, including her service on international tribunals and investigative bodies.

## People

- Navi Pillay: https://factrail.ai/people/navi-pillay

## Sources

- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/navi-pillay-peace-nobel-gaza-israel-netanyahu-trump-10924845/
- https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/presse/pressemeldinger/nobel-peace-prize-for-2026-1

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

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