
The 85-year-old South Africa-born figure was recognized for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, 85, has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, as announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo.
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The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or groups for exceptional contributions to peace.
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
The South Africa-born Pillay, 85 years old, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law
The announcement was made by Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo on Friday.
In 2025, the prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. She dedicated her award to US President Donald Trump and later gave him her medal. Under Nobel rules, however, the prize itself cannot be transferred to another person. Trump - who is waging a war against Iran - has long coveted the prize and repeatedly said he deserves it.

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