Pillay

Navi Pillay is a South African international jurist and human rights advocate who served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate recognized for her pioneering work in promoting and protecting human rights globally.

Why it’s in the news: She is in the news now for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong dedication to human rights.

Latest on Pillay

• Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
• Navi Pillay: S.Africa's global rights activist and Nobel winner
• Nobel laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC judges 'shocking'
• Nobel Peace Prize goes to international jurist Navi Pillay
• Nobel Peace Prize awarded to human rights pioneer Navi Pillay

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