Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay visits International Criminal Court
On 12 October 2026, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay paid a visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, where she met with ICC Officials and staff members.
During her visit, former judge Navi Pillay paid tribute to the Court's important work in these challenging times and commended the dedication of its practitioners, noting that their “compassion and courage continue to ensure that impunity will not be allowed to reign.”
Navi Pillay served as a judge of the International Criminal Court from 2003 to August 2008 and as President and Judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 9 October 2026 for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
ICC President Tomoko Akane congratulated former judge Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, emphasising “this is an important recognition of the vital role that international justice plays as a cornerstone of lasting peace."
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