The Pavoncella award for women creativity granted to Rouweida Mroweh from Lebanon

Lebanese journalist and activist Rouweida  Mroweh won the Pavoncella award for women creativity in recognition of her role in serving a number of human rights and conflict related issues in Lebanon such as for instance supporting the Lebanese army as well as launching the campaign for women’s quota in politics, supporting women’s rights in South Yemen, and the rights of Sahrawi women held in the Tindoof camps of Algeria as well as her overall action in support of women and freedom through the production of documentary films such as: “Al-Makhlouh”, and “Bahiya”.
It is to be noted that this award has been granted for the second year running to women who have been outstanding in various fields such as arts, sports, business and scientific research.
Source: Al-Nahar 21 June 2013