Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins Nobel peace prize

Awards committee recognises efforts of 85-year-old South African-born judge for efforts to promote international lawNobel peace prize – latest updatesFormer UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the international court of justice, has won the Nobel peace prize.South Africa-born Pillay, 85, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel committee. Continue reading...