`` My supportive wife told me to enjoy this moment , to soak it all up . Ahmed Hussein of was chosen as new human rights commissioner . He is replacing Navi Pillay of South Africa , who 's served in the role since 2009 . He is the first representative from the Arab world to ever serve in the role .
Ahmed Hussein of was chosen as new human rights commissioner . He is replacing Navi Pillay of South Africa , who 's served in the role since 2009 . He is the first representative from the Arab world to ever serve in the role .