Navi Pillay
Navi Pillay is a distinguished South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She has been a prominent advocate for justice and human rights globally, serving in various capacities at the UN and other international organizations. Pillay has been recognized for her work on issues such as gender equality, transitional justice, and the rights of marginalized communities. Recently, she was in the news for condemning Donald Trump's plan regarding the Palestinian right of return, labeling it as a potential international crime and an act of ethnic cleansing.
Born on Sep 23, 1941 (83 years old)
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Colombia:
Navi Pillay is the chairperson of the Commission that presented the report accusing Israel of genocide.
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Pakistan:
Navi Pillay, the commission’s chair, stated that the violations have caused severe harm to women and girls.
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United Arab Emirates:
Navi Pillay, the chair of the committee, stated that the evidence collected reveals the extent of violations against Palestinian women, men, and children.
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United Kingdom:
The commission's chair Navi Pillay, a South African former UN human rights chief, said the evidence collected 'reveals a deplorable increase in sexual and gender-based violence'.
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United Kingdom:
The chair of the commission which drew up the report, Navi Pillay, said Israel’s failure to investigate or prosecute abuses created a culture of impunity.
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Israel:
Navi Pillay heads the UN committee that issued the report on alleged genocide against Palestinians.
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United Kingdom:
Navi Pillay stated that Trump's plan for the 'forcible displacement of an occupied group is an international crime, and amounts to ethnic cleansing'.
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