An International Career Forged by the Struggles of Apartheid

New York Times10 October 2026, 08:39 UTCSouth Africa

Navi Pillay, who won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, fought racism in South Africa, shaping her international career as a judge and advocate for justice and human rights.

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