Afghan human rights campaigner awarded peace prize

THE Afghan human rights campaigner named as the latest winner of the Tipperary Peace Award has said the honour will be an inspiration to women in her country.

Dr Sima Samar is expected to be presented with the prize at a ceremony in Tipperary later this year and said at the weekend it will be a “great honour and privilege” to receive the international peace award.

“I am strongly committed to upholding the values attached to the Tipperary International Peace Award and in having them observed throughout my life,” Dr Samar said.