Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice

Oslo, Norway — Former United Nations human rights chief Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who is also a judge at the International Court of Justice, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The 85-year-old South African native was honored for her dedication to advancing peace and international law, according to Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

In announcing her victory, Frydnes praised Pillay's work, stating that it serves as "a source of hope and inspiration for all who strive for a more peaceful world." However, the committee had not yet managed to contact Pillay to formally inform her of the award. The Nobel Committee highlighted the importance of international law in resolving conflicts peacefully, emphasizing that it is particularly crucial at a time when wars and disputes are on the rise and when judges and institutions of international law are facing political opposition.

The committee emphasized that an international legal system capable of preventing war crimes is essential for achieving lasting peace.