Jørgen Watne Frydnes
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“At a time of existential challenges - including more wars and conflicts than the world has seen in a long time - international law is no longer just a supplement to peace and security. It is an absolute necessity.”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes said international law is an absolute necessity amid more wars and conflicts than the world has seen in a long time.
“so my message to her would be 'if you see a Norwegian number calling, please pick up'”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes said the committee had not been able to notify Pillay in advance and joked that she should pick up if she sees a Norwegian number calling.
“From her involvement of standing and supporting Nelson Mandela and the prisoners of Robben Island to her being a key in all the major international court cases of our time.”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes highlighted Pillay's involvement with Nelson Mandela and major international court cases.
“Navi Pillay has been at the forefront of the development of international law for decades,”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes announced Pillay as this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
“instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes said Pillay's work had been instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted.
“for her whole work”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes said the award was given for Pillay's whole work, not specifically her commission's findings on Gaza.
“Navi Pillay's commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass are constants in a long career,”
Jørgen Watne Frydnes · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Frydnes praised Pillay's commitment to universal legal principles and her moral compass throughout her career.