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Does the Nobel Peace Prize still matter?

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October 18, 2026

Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work defending international law and human rights. But some critics argue the prize increasingly recognizes advocacy rather than those directly negotiating peace.

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