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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

NPR | By Kate Bartlett

Published October 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT

South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of human rights and international law.

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