LEHMAN FOUNDATION HONORS NOBEL LAUREATE SHIRIN EBAD!

On May 22, 2004, the Lehman College Foundation and the International Health Awareness Network (IHAN) honored 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi at the United Nations Delegates' Dining Room.

Alumni, scholars, civic leaders and writers joined College and United Nations officials to honor Mrs. Ebadi, who spoke of the importance of peace and human rights in today's troubled world. Proceeds from the reception established the Shirin Ebadi Peace Scholarship at Lehman College. The scholarship will be awarded to students interested in pursuing world peace. IHAN works to improve women's healthcare in developing nations.

The following day on Campus, Lehman College and IHAN co-sponsored a day-long symposium about world peace. The symposium, entitled “The Role of Women in World Peace, and the Role of Men and Boys in Gender Equity,” featured speakers from the worlds of academia and diplomacy.

Ms. Ebadi was the keynote speaker for the conference. In her address, Mrs. Ebadi stressed the need for awareness, knowledge and education, particularly for women and girls, as a route to a more peaceful world. Lehman College President Ricardo R. Fernández presented Mrs. Ebadi with the Lehman Leadership Award for her work advancing peace and gender equality.

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