AWARDS

Rana Husseini has earned 10 international and local awards for reporting on crimes of ‘honor’:

  • The London Arabia Organisation Arab Women of the Year Awards for Social Impact — 2019

  • The Moves Magazine’s Seventh Annual Power Women Award for the dedication, drive in the chosen sphere, and for the inspiration to so many women and making a difference in real lives — 2010 

  • Al Hussein Decoration for Distinguished Contribution, Second Order, bestowed by His Majesty King Abdullah II for activism in the human rights field and defending women causes in Jordan — 2007

  • Distinguished Alumna Award from the Oklahoma City University Alumni Association for the significant contribution made in the profession and community — 2007

  • Spanish Ciutat de L'Hospitalet Award for the Defence of Human Rights and Peaceful Coexistence for work on championing women's rights issues in Jordan — 2005

  • Marie Claire Top Ten Women of the World Award for bringing attention to honour crimes against women in Jordan — 2004

  • The Ida B. Wells Award for Bravery in Journalism – 2003

  • Human Rights Watch Award granted for the overall reporting and activism against violence against women in Jordan – 2000

  • Reebok Human Rights Award granted for reporting on violence against women in Jordan – 1998

  • MEDNEWS (Med-Media Programme, European Union) prize award for best article: "Murder in the name of honour" – 1995

Husseini was also recognized by the following organizations for her work on so-called honour crimes and activism:

  • Chosen as one of 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre of Jordan – 2010

  • Chosen as one of 50 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World by Utne Reader - 2009

  • The Silent Witness Initiative to honour her life’s work of using her voice for others unable to speak out – 2006

  • The Roger Williams University Women’s Centre for her outstanding contribution towards raising global awareness of the issue of [so-called] Honour Killings and sharing her message with the Roger Williams University community – 2006

  • Equality Now Organization to honour her for being the first journalist to break the silence on so-called crimes of honour – 2005

  • One of Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century for her remarkable work and achievements in a variety of ways to improve women’s lives - 2003

  • Feminist Majority Foundation for her unique contribution to the historic struggle for women’s equality and human rights - 2000