Accra:According to News Agency of Nigeria, the African Bar Association (AfBA) has extended its congratulations to Judge Navi Pillay for being named the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner. Mr. Ibrahim Mark, President of AfBA, praised Pillay for her distinguished contributions as a jurist and her international advocacy for human rights, justice, and equality.
Mark highlighted Pillay’s ongoing dedication to promoting peaceful coexistence and her work as an inspiration to legal professionals and human rights defenders globally. He expressed pride in Pillay’s participation as a keynote speaker at the AfBA’s Renaissance Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe, in 2016, underscoring the lasting bond between the association and advocates for justice.
The News Agency of Nigeria noted that Pillay made history as the first Black woman appointed to South Africa’s High Court and later served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, where she significantly advanced the global human rights agenda. Throughout her career, Pillay has been a steadfast proponent of justice, accountability, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.