Navanethem Pillay's joke after winning the Nobel Peace Prize: "If you applaud a little more, I might share it with Trump."
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Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized her for her contributions to the promotion of peace and human rights throughout her career. Following the announcement, Pillay made a lighthearted remark to the audience, joking that she might share the award with U.S. President Donald Trump if the applause continued.
Her selection has been welcomed by current UN leadership, with High Commissioner Volker Turk describing the honor as a moment of pride for human rights advocates. Pillay’s career includes leading a UN investigation that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, a finding that was formally rejected by the Israeli government.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina)Highlights controversial investigations and the laureate's humorous remarks about Trump.
Prensa Libre (Guatemala City, Guatemala)Focuses on the official Nobel Committee citation and professional background.
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