Nobel Peace Prize awarded to human rights pioneer Navi Pillay

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

Pillay, a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been a leading voice in the fight against apartheid and has worked tirelessly to promote human rights and justice around the world.

The prize was awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which cited Pillay's 'unwavering commitment to human rights, justice and the rule of law.'