Navi Pillay, South African rights champion, wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel jury said it was honouring Navi Pillay at a time when international law and its institutions were under immense pressure.
Navi Pillay, a South African rights advocate, has been honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for her dedication to upholding universal legal principles and her unwavering moral fortitude. The 85-year-old judge, who previously led the Rwanda genocide tribunal and oversaw a UN commission accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, currently serves on the International Court of Justice in a case accusing Myanmar of genocide.
Pillay expressed a lighthearted comment about President Donald Trump's desire to win the prize himself, jokingly inviting him to share it with her. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited the importance of international law at a time when it is facing significant pressure and attacks, emphasizing Pillay's commitment to the system during a period marked by more wars and conflicts than in recent history.
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