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Queen Noor was presented with an
honorary Doctorate in International Relations from the
American University's School of International Service for
her "efforts to enhance the quality of life in
Jordan and to improve international understanding and
world peace." May 1995.
On 13 October 1996, Queen Noor
became the first Arab recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt
Val-Kill Award, which was launched in 1987 to "honor
individuals who have dedicated their lives to
humanitarian issues, service to society and international
peace."
LEFT:
Queen Noor accepting the award from Eleanor Roosevelt's
grandson Frank Roosevelt.
RIGHT:
Environmental activist Frances Stevens Reese (left), Dr.
Dennis Murray (right) and Mrs. Leah Rabin (center), wife
of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, also received
Awards with Queen Noor.
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15 October 1998: Queen
Noor received the "first Special
Commendation for Humanitarian Service Award"
from the American Women in Radio and Television
(AWRT) for "for bringing public awareness to
landmine eradication and for her achievements and
efforts in the advocacy, promotion and
progression of women." According to AWRT
President Sandra Dorsey, Queen Noor is "the
first international and Arab figure we have
honored since our founding in 1951." |
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