09/10/2026
Heartiest congratulations to Smt Navanethem “Navi” Pillay avl on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rising from humble beginnings in Durban, South Africa, where her parents were of Tamil descent and her grandfather was brought from India to work on sugar plantations, she has pursued a lifelong crusade against apartheid, gender discrimination, and systemic injustice, standing as a towering beacon of resilience and courage.
Her close association with former South African President Nelson Mandela is a testament to her unyielding commitment to justice and her lifelong dedication to upholding human dignity.
From serving as a fearless human rights lawyer and the first non-white female judge in South Africa's High Court to her stellar leadership as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, she has shown unwavering dedication to the marginalised, making her a source of immense pride.
