The 12th Islamic Development Bank Prize for Women's
Contribution to Development in the Organisation category has been awarded to women-led Dunya Center of Palestine for its outstanding work in providing
screening, early detection, rehabilitation, survivorship services and
information and for extending its services to families of the affected
women.
The announcement was made by Dr Bandar Hajjar,
President of the Islamic Development Bank Group, who explained that the
selection process was carried out by
an independent committee of expert women external to IDB and
representing different parts of the Islamic world.
The Islamic Development Bank Prize for Women's Contribution to Development
was established in 2006, with a view to highlighting the important role
played by Muslim women in developing local communities. Since 2006, the
prizes have been awarded to 40 laureates under the Individual and Organisation categories from 27 countries. This year's edition of the prize is
presented to women and women organisations who have played a prominent role
in the prevention and control of cancer.
The award ceremony is to be held in conjunction with
the 42nd Annual Meeting of IDB’s Board of Governors, which will take
place in Jeddah, KSA on 17 and 18 May 2017.