UN Human Rights Office Statement on Nobel Laureate Pillay
United Nations human rights officials welcomed Navi Pillay's winning of the Nobel Peace Prize.
The United Nations human rights office expressed its satisfaction with Navi Pillay winning the Nobel Peace Prize, praising her long-standing advocacy in the field of human rights.
Statement Made in Geneva
Shabia Mantoo, spokesperson for the United Nations human rights office, stated to journalists in Geneva that this development was wonderful.
Mantoo emphasized that more dedication to human rights is needed in order to protect and promote the rights of everyone in the world.
Navi Pillay's Background
Navi Pillay previously served as the chair of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Pillay has also served as a judge at the International Criminal Court.
Past Investigation Report
Last September, Pillay oversaw the publication process of a report prepared by the UN Commission of Inquiry.
The report in question concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza and that high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had incited these acts.
Expectation of Inspiring the Award
The Israeli side had previously stated that these accusations were scandalous.
UN spokesperson Mantoo expressed hope that the award would encourage others to defend human rights around the world.