Aliyah Khalaf Saleh
| Aliyah Khalaf Saleh | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1956 Salah al-Din, Iraq |
| Nationality | Iraqi |
| Occupation | Mission worker, teacher |
| Awards |
Medal of the State, International Women of Courage Award |
Aliyah Khalaf Saleh (born Umm Qusay circa 1956 Salah al-Din, Iraq) is a humanitarian. She won an International Women of Courage Award in 2018.
Life
Aliyah Khalaf Saleh receives International Women of Courage Award in 2018
In 2014, after the Camp Speicher massacre, she rescued Iraqi cadets behind the lines, and smuggled them to safety.[1][2] In 2015, she was awarded Iraq’s Medal of the State.
References
- ↑ Afp (2018-03-24). "Mother Courage: Iraqi woman stands out as a beacon of hope in post-IS scenario". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
- ↑ Morello, Carol (2018-03-23). "Melania Trump presents Women of Courage awards at State Department". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-04-04.
External links
- "Biographies of the Finalists for the 2018 International Women of Courage Awards". U.S. Department of State | Home Page. 1944-12-09. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- "State Department honors International Women of Courage". UPI. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
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