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 (84 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Pillay is the former chair of the UN’s Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Territory of Palestine and Israel.
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Sri Lanka:
Navi Pillay is the chairperson of the UN commission investigating allegations of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
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Spain:
Navi Pillay stated that the genocidal intent is the only reasonable inference from the actions of Israeli authorities.
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Ireland:
Navi Pillay recorded an important element of its findings: 'Our analysis found that starvation has been used as a weapon of war.'
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Guyana:
Navi Pillay, the head of the commission said in a statement.
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Spain:
Navi Pillay is the president of the commission and expresses concern over the situation in Gaza.
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Indonesia:
Navi Pillay, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, stated that Israeli security forces committed acts that amount to genocide against the Palestinian people.
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Spain:
Navi Pillay led an independent international commission that concluded Israeli authorities committed acts of genocide.
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Pakistan:
Navi Pillay is the chief of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry that concluded genocide is occurring in Gaza.
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Peru:
Navi Pillay is the head of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Gaza conflict.
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