# South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace, human rights and international law. Born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal during apartheid, Pillay has served as a South African and international judge and as the United Nations human rights chief. The Nobel committee’s Jorgen Watne Frydnes says Pillay’s work highlights the importance of justice and the rule of law in building lasting peace:
2026 Nobel Peace Prize goes to South African judge Navi Pillay for advancing global justice [SOUND]
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