Turkish first lady awarded in the US for humanitarian efforts

21 Mar 23 181 0 0

Turkish first lady awarded in the US for humanitarian efforts

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The United States "Outstanding Humanitarian Award" was given to the first lady, Emine Erdogan. During a ceremony on Sunday in New York, Erdoan got the honor from a prominent Muslim coalition for her humanitarian work.

The first lady and five other Muslim women who received the Outstanding Achievement Award for their work in science, the advancement of women's roles in society, journalism, and the COVID-19 response were recognized by the U.S. Council for Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of national, regional, and local Muslim organizations.

"I'm delighted to be here with you for this important award event. I accept this honor on behalf of my nation, which serves as the global conscience during her remarks at the ceremony, Erdogan. According to our religion, competing in good deeds is the best form of human rivalry. In this regard, our record is replete with instances of charity races that astound spectators," She stated.

According to the Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2022, Erdoan cited Turkey as the most charitable country, adding that "we have worked to be the first ones" to reach out to those in need regardless of their race, creed, or language.

In 2021, she claimed, Turkey continued to provide humanitarian help to 122 countries, including Syria, Somalia, and Palestine, not only through bilateral agreements with other countries but also through the United Nations. According to Erdogan, Turkey is also working to provide for the medical requirements of those in "fragile" countries. He cited facilities that have been built in Bangladesh, Sudan, and Somalia.

"Turkey’s experience in humanitarian relief is far more than a foreign policy," she declared.

To raise awareness and fight climate change and pollution, Erdoan started the Zero Waste Project in 2017. He also supported national initiatives to promote girls and women's education and to provide health care for children, women, and refugees.

The first lady said that as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, which the report refers to as a "dramatic milestone," there are now more than 100 million refugees in the world. "As you are aware, people escaping conflict and persecution have found refuge in our countries throughout history. We've welcomed our Ukrainian brothers and sisters into this sanctuary as well" added she.

Despite the difficult circumstances at the time, the first lady visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh in 2017 and Myanmar in 2012. Additionally, Erdogan has backed the empowerment of women in Africa. Between 2014 and 2020, she traveled to more than 20 different African countries, including Algeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Tanzania. According to the first lady, families and children will get stronger as women become more powerful.

Aisha al-Adawiya, the founder of Women in Islam, Inc., a Muslim women's group that focuses on human rights and social justice, was among the other awardees honored for her involvement in these fields. Erdogan presented her with her prize. Ayesha Mustafaa was honored for advancing the position of women in society. She has been the editor of the Muslim Journal weekly newspaper since January 1989. The honor for best COVID-19 pandemic response went to Dr. Uzma Syed, chair of the COVID-19 Task Force at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York. The NASA Science Mission Directorate honored Tahani Amer for her dedication to science as the program executive for the Earth Science Division. Muslim woman journalist Tahera Rahman received recognition for encouraging young Muslims to pursue journalism.

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