Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to survivors of international crimes

Navi Pillay, a South African judge and human rights lawyer, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

She dedicated the award to survivors of international crimes and people who defend international justice.

Pillay urged leaders to protect human rights, independent courts and the rule of law.

She warned that when political power overrides law, the suffering of some people may be ignored.