Dina Kawar

Awards & Honours

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Dina Kawar's career is marked by historic firsts and a legacy of diplomatic excellence. She broke barriers as the first Arab woman to preside over the UN Security Council, a milestone that inspired women across the region. Her long tenure as ambassador to France and her current role in Washington place her among the most experienced Arab diplomats in the world. Her honors from four different states reflect the wide respect she has earned on the international stage.

AwardsDina Kawar has been decorated with several national and foreign honors in recognition of her diplomatic service. These include the Medal of Independence, First Degree, from King Abdullah II of Jordan, the Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur from France, the Medalha de D. Afonso Henriques from Portugal, and the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great from the Holy See.

Honours & Distinctions

Medal of Independence, First Degree

Jordan

Awarded by King Abdullah II for distinguished service.

Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur

France

France's highest order of merit, for contributions to Franco-Jordanian relations.

Medalha de D. Afonso Henriques

Portugal

Portuguese honor for outstanding service.

Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great

Holy See

Papal honor recognizing her service to the Church and society.

Records & Feats

First Arab woman to preside over the UN Security Council

Historic First·2014

In 2014, Dina Kawar became the first Arab woman to preside over the UN Security Council, a historic milestone in global diplomacy.