Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
Summary
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her work as a source of hope and inspiration at a time of rising conflicts and pressure on international legal institutions.
Key Points
- Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to peace and international law.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee said her work offers hope amid rising wars, conflicts and political attacks on international law.
- This year’s peace prize drew 287 nominations, with more than a quarter from organizations.
- The Nobel Peace Prize marks its 125th anniversary this year and has now been awarded to 112 individuals and 28 institutions.
