2025 Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture
Event description
Join us for the Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2025 recipient, esteemed international jurist and former United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights Judge Navi Pillay.
Judge Pillay will be in Sydney to accept the award at the Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony at the Sydney Town Hall.
We are excited to reveal that Chris Sidoti will be joining a soon-to-be announced panel of experts and Pillay herself, in conversation with journalist Nour Haydar.
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The 2025 Sydney Peace Prize is awarded to former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and eminent international jurist “for a lifetime of advocating for fundamental human rights, peace with justice and the rights of women, all of which serves a clarion call in the face of a growing culture of impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, towards accountability and responsibility."
Judge Pillay is widely recognised for her unwavering commitment to defending fundamental human rights, promoting peace with justice, and championing the rights of women and marginalised communities.
Her life’s work has been a powerful force against the global rise in impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity, pushing instead for accountability, the rule of law, and the protection of human dignity - from South Africa to Sri Lanka, Rwanda to Myanmar, and the Occupied Palestine Territory.
Judge Pillay served at the High Court of South Africa, an appointment made by President Nelson Mandela. She has played a critical role in groundbreaking jurisprudence on rape as genocide, as well as on issues of gender equality, freedom of speech, hate speech, the Nuremberg Principles and work against the death penalty at the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and numerous human rights organisations.
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Don't miss this exciting opportunity to attend the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and be part of the Award Ceremony.
Sydney Town Hall is an accessible venue, see further information on site access, facilities and services. Before purchasing your accessible tickets, please at info@sydneypeace.org.au so we can provide best seating.
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