"to the person (or group) who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.".
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay. This international peace prize was established according to Alfred Nobel's will[1] that was announced on 9 October 2026 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway, and will be awarded on 10 December 2026.[2]
Though nominations are strictly kept a secret, several Norwegian parliamentarians and other academics are privileged to publicly announce their preferred candidates simply to raise publicity both for the nominee and the nominator.
208 candidates and 79 organisations have been nominated.[2]
Qualified nominators
According to the statutes of the Nobel Foundation, a nomination is considered valid if it is submitted by a person or a group of people within these categories:[3]
5. University professors, professors emeriti and associate professors of history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, and religion; university rectors and university directors (or their equivalents);
6. Directors of peace research institutes and foreign policy institutes;
8. Members of the main board of directors or its equivalent of organizations that have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize;
9. Current and former members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (proposals by current members of the Committee to be submitted no later than at the first meeting of the Committee after 1 February);
10. Former advisers to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Nominations confirmed by the various News Agencies
as [with Albanese] "an expression of respect for the courage, efforts, and perseverance of individuals who defend fundamental human values in the most difficult circumstances, representing a contribution to peace that transcends political divisions."
"for through her work, she has upheld the principles of international law and nonviolent accountability while amplifying the rights and voices of those most impacted by war, genocide, and injustice."
International Civil Society Action Network (founded in 2006)
Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (founded in 2015)
"for her work for peace by reporting on the atrocities in Gaza, promoting concrete measures to end the war and pointing out the duty of Western leaders to stop their complicity in Israel's violations of international law."
"[with Abu Safiya and Al-Saqqa] as an expression of respect for the courage, efforts, and perseverance of individuals who defend fundamental human values in the most difficult circumstances, representing a contribution to peace that transcends political divisions."
"[with Trump] for the successful mediation resulting in the release of over 300 political prisoners in Belarus and the restoration of diplomatic dialogue to stabilize security on the European Union's eastern borders."
"for her principled and non-violent efforts for peace, justice and international solidarity, especially in her efforts for Gaza, climate, and indigenous peoples."
"for his role in brokering a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a diplomatic breakthrough achieved through direct engagement with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey."
"[with Coale] For the successful mediation resulting in the release of over 300 political prisoners in Belarus and the restoration of diplomatic dialogue to stabilize security on the European Union's eastern borders."
"creating a, volunteer-led, grassroots network that provides lifesaving aid—food, medical care, and evacuation—amidst the 2023-2026 Sudanese civil war"
"for the moral leadership of the people and city of Minneapolis [setting] an example for those struggling against fascism everywhere on the face of a troubled planet."
"through disciplined, large-scale, and nonviolent civic resistance, the movement played a decisive role in defending constitutional democracy against martial law, protecting fundamental human rights, and preventing the escalation of political crisis into widespread violence."
"its role as a cornerstone of the rules-based multilateral trading system, which aids in preventing trade wars and economic coercion, thereby fostering international stability"
12Led by Nemec, the nomination was signed by nearly 300 eligible proposers from 33 countries, including Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
References
↑"Alfred Nobel will". Nobel Foundation. 15 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
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