South Africa: Judge receives 2003 Women's Rights Prize

A South African judge who tried to bring perpetrators of the Rwanda genocide to justice and grassroots Rwandan women's groups that are aiding the victims of the massacres have been honoured with a new women's rights prize. A ceremony was held for the winners to coincide with Human Rights Day. Advisors for the private foundation that awarded the first Women's Rights Prize described Judge Pillay as "a hero for humanity and a special inspiration for women."