Anand: Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize honors the struggle for justice and human rights
Ottawa, October 9 (Hibya) - Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand congratulated Navi Pillay on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting the significance of the award at a time when international law and human rights are facing increasing pressure.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand congratulated Navi Pillay on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Anand said in a statement that Pillay receiving the award at a time when international law and human rights are under pressure was significant.
Anand said Pillay had worked for justice and accountability, from defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa to serving as a judge and president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, adding that her work reflects the importance of safeguarding peace and defending human rights around the world.
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