Navanethem “Navi” Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, 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.

The award is often considered the most prestigious honour on the planet.

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the peace prize.