2009 International Peace Award
Recipient: Halima Bashir
Activist for Women and Children of Darfur
Dr. Halima Bashir, 29, provided medical care for soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict in Darfur. She treated and tried to console schoolgirls who had been repeatedly raped. When she spoke out against this abuse she was abducted and gang-raped for three days. She saw her village destroyed and her father murdered by the Janjaweed. She fled the country, but has continued to speak out. Learn more about her life at the Peace Colloquy held at the Community of Christ Temple For Peace this fall.
Halima is the second Muslim and eighth woman to receive the Community of Christ International Peace Award. She will be honored at the opening of the 2009 Peace Colloquy. Join us at the Temple October 23 at 7:30 p.m. or via live webcast. A book signing will follow.
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If I'm in a new job with better salary, I may have to set aside some money and time to attend this year's Peace Colloquy. It sounds pretty good. I'm impressed that the recepient is only 29 years old!
Yes, I understand. It should be good. I am bringing several guests myself.
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