In 2013 , Akreyi was awarded the " Special Prize for bridging the gap between civilisations " by the '' National Organisation for Future Generations '' for making valuable contributions to humanity through the creation of a culture of coexistence . When she received the International Pfeffer Peace Award in 2014 , she dedicated it to the residents of Kobane and Sinjar and the persecuted Christians in the Middle East . In 2017 , she was presented with the Davenport mayor medal and the Pacem in Terris Award for " her selfless commitment to human rights for all . " Akreyi was born into a secular family in Kurdistan region , Iraq . In her early and her teenage years , she resisted every effort made by members of the Baath Party to induce her to gain her trust and become a member , which caused her to be blacklisted for a period of time
International Pfeffer Peace Award
2014 International Pfeffer Peace Award
Widad Akrawi