Quick Info
| Profession | Jurist, lawyer, human rights advocate |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1941 |
| Age | 85 years |
| Birthplace | Clairwood, Durban, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal), South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Navi Pillay
09/10/2026
Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Coverage described her as a South African jurist of Indian Tamil origin whose career has centered on human rights, anti-apartheid legal work, and international justice.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Navanethem Pillay |
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| Also Known As | Navi Pillay |
| Notable For | Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and international judge |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Alma Mater | University of Natal; Harvard University |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | Navanethem Pillay |
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| Origin | Indian Tamil origin |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Family
| Children | 2 daughters |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played an important role in anti-apartheid legal work | |
| 2. Worked on issues involving prisoners, torture victims, women’s rights, and freedom of expression | |
| 3. Associated with landmark jurisprudence on rape as genocide at the ICTR |
