Awards & Timeline

Humanitarian Awards & Milestones

A Chronological Legacy of International Advocacy, Peace, and Global Impact

January 2025

Oxford University Reviewer Distinction

Awarded a prestigious certificate from Oxford University Press for her invaluable contributions as a medical reviewer for Epidemiologic Reviews, highlighting her role in promoting academic excellence and shaping the future of medical knowledge.

February 2024

Oxford Academic Excellence Award

Honoured with her first certificate of recognition by Oxford University for her exceptional service as a medical reviewer, cementing her reputation as a trusted authority ensuring the highest standards of research integrity.

2020

International Woman of the Year

Honoured globally as Woman of the Year in recognition of her visionary achievements, inspiring spirit, and long-standing impact on the safety, equality, and protection of women and children worldwide.

2018

International Woman Harmony Award

Presented in Europe for her unwavering dedication to defending human rights, promoting gender-equality initiatives, and mitigating the brutal impacts of armed conflicts on vulnerable populations.

October 2017

Pacem in Terris Award & Davenport Medal

Presented the Davenport Mayor Medal by the Honorable Frank Klipsch alongside the historic Pacem in Terris Award for her courageous campaigns to preserve the liberty and human dignity of persecuted populations in the Middle East.

2014

International Pfeffer Peace Award

Received for her global efforts supporting peace and justice. This period marks her spearheading historic humanitarian rescue campaigns—including Save Kobane, Save Christians, Save Yazidis, and Save Humanity—liberating thousands of enslaved women and children.

2013

Special Prize for Bridging Cultures

Awarded for bridging gaps between global cultures. This capped a historic UN lobby era from 2006–2013 during which she successfully advocated for the adoption of three international agreements, including declarations against using rape as a weapon of war.