A
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
B
Director-General of the World Health Organization
C
President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
D
Secretary-General of the United Nations
Correct answer: (a) UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Explanation
Option A is correct because Navi Pillay served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights before being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law and human rights. Options A, C, and D name different global leadership positions.
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