Navi Pillay
Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and former judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, instrumental in establishing sexual violence as a war crime and a longstanding advocate for international justice and human rights.
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Oct 28, 2023 • 26min
UN's Navi Pillay: Israel has 'no intention of ending occupation' | Talk to Al Jazeera
Navi Pillay, chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, discusses the ongoing conflict and occupation. She highlights the militarized law enforcement operations of Israel, attacks on Gaza, and the commission's report. Topics include the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akhle, attacks on the UN and the Secretary General, and parallels between the Israeli occupation and apartheid in South Africa.
Dec 1, 2025 • 55min
Judge Navi Pillay on the fight for human rights, justice and accountability
Navi Pillay, the first female high court judge in South Africa and a former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, shares her incredible journey from apartheid to international law. She discusses landmark rulings that established sexual violence as war crimes during the Rwanda tribunal. Chris Sidoti, an international human rights lawyer, highlights the fragility of international law and the necessity of accountability for lasting peace. Together, they explore the need for domestic accountability in Australia and the rights of women and children in conflict zones.
