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THE Hazara Nation Congratulates Dr. Sima Samar
for her Nobel Peace Prize nomination !!

[ Dr. Sima Samar's Website | Nobel Prize News ]

Afghan female activist nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
www.chinaview.cn 3 2009-09-28 14:06:07  

    KABUL, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan human rights activist and sitting president of Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) Mrs. Seema Samar has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, a local newspaper reported Monday.     "The Oslo-based Independent Institute for International Peace Studies has nominated Seema Samar for Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts for peace and human rights," daily 8 Subh reported.

    Samar is the first Afghan that has been nominated for the internationally recognized and prestigious medal so far, the newspaper said.

 

 

Dr. Sema Samar receives 2004 John F. Kennedy Courage Award

Associated Press
Wednesday March 17, 1:29 AM

An Afghan doctor who defied the Taliban to give other women and girls access to health care and education will be honored with a 2004 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

Dr. Sima Samar opened several hospitals, health clinics and schools for girls and women in Afghanistan through the nonprofit Shuhada Organization she established in 1989. She is now head of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission.

Caroline Kennedy, president of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, called Samar "a woman of extraordinary political courage and physical bravery."

"In the face of constant danger, she has persevered, providing critical medical care and crusading political support for her countrywomen," Kennedy said in a statement.

Two former state legislators _ Cindy Watson, a Republican from North Carolina, and Paul Muegge, a Democrat from Oklahoma _ will also be honored, for standing up to the hog industry and pressing legislation to protect the environment and the health of their constituents.

The award, given annually to public servants who stand up to strong opposition, is named for President Kennedy's 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Profiles in Courage."

Past recipients include Sen. John McCain, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and President Ford. The recipients will be honored May 24.

 

  

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