On October 9, 2026, 85-year-old South African Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was named the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Pillay's career is marked by her high-level roles within the United Nations, specifically as the High Commissioner for Human Rights and as the chair of the inquiry commission regarding the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Key facts
- Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is an 85-year-old South African.
- The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Pillay on Friday, October 9, 2026.
- She previously held the position of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- Pillay served as the chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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