Oslo, Oct 9: Prominent legal scholar Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her sustained contributions to international justice and conflict resolution. The Norwegian Nobel Committee confirmed the decision on Friday, commending the former United Nations official for maintaining a steadfast commitment to legal accountability across diverse international forums. Officials stated that her career offered consistent support to victims of war while reinforcing international legal principles.
Beginning her legal career in South Africa representing anti-apartheid figures like Nelson Mandela, the veteran judge subsequently presided over major international judicial bodies and investigative panels. The award marks the fifth Nobel accolade announced this week and carries a monetary prize of approximately 1.2 million dollars. Formal presentation proceedings will take place in December to mark the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s passing.
