A. António Guterres
B. Maria Ressa
C. Navanethem “Navi” Pillay
D. Malala Yousafzai
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. She is a South African jurist and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Pillay has spent decades working on human rights and international justice. Her career includes contributions to accountability for serious international crimes and efforts to strengthen the rule of law. Her award highlights the role of legal institutions and human-rights protections in supporting peace.