2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay expressed her support for the international legal community during a visit to The Hague yesterda. During a meeting with Mayor Jan van Zanen at the Old City Hall, the former ICC judge emphasized the importance of the work of everyone who dedicates themselves daily to peace, law, and justice.
“The Hague holds a special place in my heart. I have had the privilege of working here and have seen firsthand the dedication with which people commit themselves daily to peace, law, and justice. My visit is, above all, a show of support for their important work,” said Pillay. “At a time when the principles of international law are being put to the test worldwide, the work of those committed to international justice is more important than ever.”
The meeting took place shortly after the Nobel Committee announced that Pillay had been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her lifelong commitment to human rights, international law, and the fight against impunity.
Congratulationson behalf of The Hague
Mayor Jan van Zanen congratulated Pillay on behalf of The Hague, the international City of Peace and Justice, and praised her contribution to international jurisprudence and human rights.
“Throughout her career, Navi Pillay has dedicated herself to people who were victims of war, oppression, and injustice,” said Van Zanen. “Her work shows that international justice is not an abstract ideal, but an indispensable instrument for the protection of human dignity and the rule of law.”
Pillay learned the news about the Nobel Prize during the Nuremberg Forum in Nuremberg, a city closely linked to the development of modern international criminal justice after the Second World War.
Meaning
Her subsequent visit to The Hague holds special significance. From 2003 to 2008, she served as a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and, from The Hague, contributed to the further development of the international legal order.
During a visit to the ICC last week, she expressed her appreciation for the dedication of the staff and emphasized the continuing importance of international justice in the fight against impunity and for the protection of victims worldwide.
Navi Pillay also expressed her appreciation for the support The Hague continues to provide to the international legal system. “Mayor Van Zanen’s strong commitment to international justice and his continued support for the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is encouraging,” said Pillay.
About Navi Pillay
Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay (1941) is a South African jurist and one of the most respected human rights defenders in the world. In 1995, she was appointed by Nelson Mandela as the first black female judge of the South African High Court. Subsequently, she held prominent positions within the international legal order, including President of the Rwanda Tribunal, Judge of the International Criminal Court, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Since 2019, she has been an Ad Hoc Judge at the International Court of Justice.
With the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, a lifetime of commitment to human rights, international justice, and the rule of law is recognized worldwide.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag
Photos: Martijn Beekman, Gemeente Den Haag
Translation to English: The Hague Online
Featured: Mayor Jan van Zanen presented Nobel Prize winner Navi Pillay with an etching of the Peace Palace during her visit.
Below: Flanked by the South African ambassador, Navi Pillay, recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, entered into conversation with Mayor Jan van Zanen of The Hague.
Den Haag, 19 oktober 2026
Jan van Zanen ontvangt Nobelprijswinnares Navanethem Pillay Oude Stadhuis
Foto Martijn Beekman – gemeente Den Haag
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day 2026 in style at the annual St Andrew’s Charity Ball — an enjoyable evening of formal dining, ceilidh dancing, live music, and fundraising for local and Scottish charities.
Information about recent charity beneficiaries can be found here.
Join us on Saturday 28 November 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Den Haag. This elegant and friendly event welcomes everyone — couples, groups of friends and individuals alike. No dance experience or partner is required; our experienced caller will guide you through every dance.
An Evening of Dinner, Dancing and Fundraising
The evening starts with a welcome drink, followed by a three-course dinner with wine, and a lively programme of traditional Scottish country dances led by a talented ceilidh band. Our caller ensures each dance is easy to follow and full of energy. The evening also includes a raffle with proceeds supporting xyzabc, this year’s chosen charity.
Dress code: Black tie or ‘Dress to Impress’. Kilts are always welcome. Tickets: €109 per person (including welcome drink, wine with dinner, live music and dancing)
The American Women’s Club is again hosting a Halloween open house on Saturday October 31 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the AWC Clubhouse Bisschopstraat 5 2596XH.
So… What Is It That You Actually Do? A practical take on storytelling for entrepreneurs
Profile Studio Business Club is a monthly gathering for small business owners, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs seeking connection, collaboration, and growth.
Held every second Thursday of the month in a warm and welcoming environment of our photo studio, these meetings are designed to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to share ideas, get feedback, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded professionals.
Many entrepreneurs do meaningful, high-quality work and still struggle with one simple thing: explaining what they do in a way that people immediately understand.
This November edition of the Profile Studio Business Club is about business storytelling, not as a marketing trick, but as a tool for clarity. When your story is clear, conversations feel easier, your message feels calmer, and people can decide faster whether you are the right fit.
This session is designed for entrepreneurs who don’t want to oversell, overshare, or follow loud marketing formulas. Instead, we’ll focus on how to structure your message so it makes sense to your audience and feels natural to you.
We’ll look at how clarity reduces hesitation, why your client should always be at the center of the story, and how your visuals quietly support or undermine the message you’re sending across LinkedIn, your website, and other touchpoints.
What we’ll cover:
Why good work often goes unchosen when the story is unclear
How to tell what you do without jargon or long explanations
How to position yourself as a guide, not the hero
How visuals reinforce your story before a single word is read
How to repeat your message consistently without feeling boring
This is a focused, thoughtful working session with space for reflection, discussion, and practical refinement.
🎟 Only 8 spots available – Reserve your spot early!
What You’ll Walk Away With:
📝 A clearer way to explain what you do and who it’s for
💡One simplified core story you can reuse across platforms
✨More confidence in repeating your message without overthinking
🤝Practical insight from a small group of fellow entrepreneurs
Who Should Attend?
✔️ Entrepreneurs, coaches, therapists, consultants, and independent practitioners
✔️ Business owners who feel their work is hard to explain
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We keep the table intentionally small with 8 seats, so there’s time for real conversation and personal input.
🗓 Date and Time: Nov. 12th, 6.30PM
📍 Location: Profile Studio, Frederikstraat 481, the Hague, the Netherlands
🎟 Only 8 spots available – book early!
You don’t need better words, you need a clearer story. Join us in November and simplify the way you tell your business story.
As business owners, especially those running one-person operations, it’s easy to miss the camaraderie and collaboration of having colleagues. The Profile Studio Business Club bridges that gap, offering a place where you can:
Share and brainstorm ideas, plans, and visuals for your business.
Seek feedback on your projects, services, or events in a friendly and constructive environment.
Build a circle of trusted peers who understand your challenges and celebrate your wins.
Find business friends and collaborators to help you take your ideas to the next level.
Whether you’re refining your brand, launching a new product, or simply looking for a group of like-minded entrepreneurs to connect with, this club offers the perfect opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
Modelo62 hosts a new edition of this festival featuring performances that test, blur and playfully transgress the boundaries of what music can be. The programme encourages the audience and the artists to experience ‘sound’ not merely as a concert, but as a physical, social and shared experience.
When does sound become music? Spend these days at the boundary with us, to explore the threshold between sound and non-sound, between music and everything else.
Sound or Not Festival will take place at various venues:
— Zaal 3, De Constant Rebecqueplein 20A, 2518 RA Den Haag — SoundHouse, De Constant Rebecqueplein 20B, 2518 RA Den Haag — Paleiskerk, Paleisstraat 8, 2514 JA Den Haag — Flora, De Constant Rebecquestraat 55, 2518 RC Den Haag
A limited edition of 50 ‘Passe-partout’ will be available for purchase from Monday 19 October until Tuesday 27 October, or whilst stocks last.
If you get a pass-partout you get access to all the events of the festival. Please note that this passe-partout does not automatically reserve seats. You need to book your seat for each performance in advance; otherwise, we cannot guarantee that your seat will be reserved for the performance.
From Wednesday 28 October, only day passes and event tickets will be available.
