South Africa: Navi Pillay's Nobel Win Draws Attention To Her Work Defending Media Freedom And Beyond
[Bird Story Agency] Recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her efforts to promote peace and international law, Navi Pillay is being celebrated by African media, legal and civil society voices for a career advancing justice, accountability and human rights -- including the right to report freely and safely.
The Nobel Peace Prize was bestowed on South African judge Navi Pillay on Friday. Pillay, 85, previously headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and presided over a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza – a claim fiercely rejected by Israel. Currently a judge at the International Court of Justice, Pillay spent her career advocating for international law.
She dedicated her award to survivors of international crimes, speaking from the courtroom in Nuremberg, Germany, where World War II Nazi leaders face trial. Pillay's efforts to ensure prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide were recognized by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Israel's foreign ministry denounced the award as legitimizing anti-Israel hatred.
The UN praised Pillay's work as a testament to the need and value of human rights. The prize, including a gold medal, diploma, and $1.2 million, will be presented on December 10.
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