Navi Pillay awarded Peace Prize: 'Lifetime spent fighting for what's right & to uphold human rights'

South African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The 85-year-old, currently serving as an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, was recognized for her extensive career dedicated to international law and the advancement of human rights.

Prior to her current role at the International Court of Justice, Pillay served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Her career is noted for its pioneering contributions to post-apartheid South Africa and her long-standing advocacy for international justice.