Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
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"Navi Pillay's commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass are constants in a long career."
— Jørgen Watne Frydnes , Other
"If you clap a little bit more I may share this prize with Trump."
— Navanethem Pillay , Academic
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and social rights activist.
Frydnes is the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
A prominent exiled opposition leader in Venezuela who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Pillay is a former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge recognized for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
Mandela was the first President of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999.
Yoav Gallant is a former defense minister of Israel.
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Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
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