Former ICC judge Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize for work on war crimes
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Navanethem "Navi" Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law and the prosecution of war crimes, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former judge of the International Criminal Court, was announced as the Nobel Peace Prize laureate on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and strengthen international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted her role in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.
Born in Durban, South Africa, to a family of Indian Tamil origin, Pillay has served on South Africa's High Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and the International Criminal Court, and was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014.
"Navi Pillay has held states and national leaders accountable and brought hope to victims of violence and conflict," the committee said, adding that she has consistently emphasized the responsibility of individuals and states to respect the rule of law.
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the committee had not yet been able to reach Pillay to inform her of the award and urged her to answer any call from Norway.
The prize, established by Alfred Nobel's will, is awarded annually to the individual or organization that has done the most or best work for fraternity between nations. The 2024 laureate will receive 12 million Swedish crowns.