Dr. Samar was awarded for devoting her life to fighting for freedom and democracy in Afghanistan, putting her life in immense risk and overcoming numerous obstacles for the welfare of oppressed women and children.
Dr. Sima Samar
Tipperary Peace Award, June 2011; Martin Quinn, John Shanahan, Joe Quinn, Dr. Sima Samar, Caroline Brahan, Mary Swords, Guy Jones. 
Senator David Norris and Tipperary International Peace Award secretary Martin Quinn with the 2010 Tipperary International Peace Award winner, Afghan human rights activist Dr Sima Samar 
Speakers at the Tipperary Peace Forum in Ballykisteen Hotel were l to r. Senator David Norris, Justice Catherine McGuinness, Former President of the Law Reform Commission, Dr. Sima Samar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, Susan McKay, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland and Martin Quinn, Chairman. 
Dr Sima Samar at the Glen of Aherlow, June 2011, with Terry O'Malley
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