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Dalai Lama Congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize
- •Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama congratulated Navi Pillay on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in promoting peace and international law.
- •In his congratulatory letter, the Dalai Lama praised Pillay for dedicating her life to advocating for marginalized people denied their rights worldwide.
- •He highlighted the importance of the rule of law, independent judiciary, and free press for global justice and community welfare.
- •The Dalai Lama expressed deep appreciation for Pillay's efforts during her tenure as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to address underlying issues in Tibet.
- •He welcomed Pillay to the esteemed community of Nobel Peace laureates and wished her continued success in making the world better.
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The Dalai Lama congratulated Navi Pillay for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing her lifelong dedication to advocating for rights, international law, and peace. He also highlighted her past efforts as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in calling on China to address issues in Tibet.
The Dalai Lama expressed his long-held belief that a country governed by the rule of law, supported by a free press and an independent judiciary, is best equipped to serve its citizens and the wider global community, noting that injustice and suffering inevitably follow where the rule of law is absent.
The Tibetan spiritual leader noted that as a Tibetan, he deeply appreciated Pillay's efforts during her tenure as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to urge China to address underlying issues in Tibet.
