The Fatima El-Fehria International Award is a very high honor that is awarded to a small number of women of our world whose impact has been outstanding, sometimes under unusual or difficult circumstances, and who have demonstrated the abilities to be great leaders, leaving an indelible imprint on today's societies and accomplishment for future generations to consider.
The Award is named after Fatima El-Fehria, who is credited with founding the first university in the world more than 1300 years ago, al-Qarawiyyin University, which is still existing in the City of Fez, the Kingdom of Morocco.
The Fatima El-Fehria International Award, First Award presented at the Dag Hammarskjöld Auditorium of the United Nations Headquarters in the year 1999. The Award Ceremony was part of a major international campaign of the Women in Science International League, to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of women specialized in all fields of science. In addition, to highlight internationally the significant role that women are playing in the advancement of Science Technology and Medicine, and the need for their inclusion at all levels of research, education, development, and decision-making.
The Award, the first international recognition of women in science, is designed to encourage and reward the excellence of women’s achievements and accomplishments in science, medicine, technology, education, and society’s services, sustainable development programs, and humanitarian relief.
How to nominate?
- Nominations has to be made by academic / scientific institutions or organizations, working parties, research groups, and by other official and knowledgeable individuals associated with the nominee (but no self-nominations). Nominees must belong to scientific, medical, educational, or economic institution, organization, or corporation.
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Nomination of women with a distinguished career as writers, editors, lecturers, radio/TV program director or film producers, which has enabled her to help to interpret science, research, and technology to the public indicating the role of science in improvement of public welfare, the enrichment of cultural heritage of nations and the solution of humanity problems, are highly encouraged.
- The nomination letter should give details of the nominee's contribution(s) to the field and describe any outstanding achievements. Please include evidence of international recognition, leadership and mentorship qualities, as well as previous honors and awards.
- Send nominations to Awards@RASIT.ORG.
