Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.
The South Africa-born Pillay, 85 years old, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
A replay of the announcement is available.