Former ICC judge Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navi Pillay, who has served as a judge at both the International Criminal Court and the International...
Former South African judge Navi Pillay, who has served on both the International Criminal Court and International Court of Justice, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The 85-year-old was honored for her efforts to promote peace and uphold international law. During her tenure, she chaired a UN commission that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Pillay, who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel had committed genocide, was praised by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for dedicating her life to justice, peace, and human dignity. The prize, worth 12 million Swedish kronor, comes at a time when international justice is facing challenges. The US has threatened to dismantle the International Criminal Court and sanctioned several of its staff.
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