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American University of Beirut(2021)."May Rihani Endowed Scholarship Fund."
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A New Narrative of Peace : the vision and programs of the Gibran Chair
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The Khalil Gibran International Award: University of Maryland, April 2008.
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Keeping the Promise: Five benefits of Girls Secondary Education
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Cultures Without Borders: From Beirut to Washington, D.C.
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2015, "ADC Women’s Empowerment Forum Leadership" award.
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