Zainah Anwar's Legion D'Honneur award ceremony

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, Zainah Anwar, co-founder of Sisters in Islam received the Chevalier De La Legion D'Honneur title from the French Government - the oldest and highest honour of the country.

Representing the French Government, the French ambassador HE Martine Dorance awarded this prestigious title to Zainah Anwar for her efforts in promoting equality in Muslim families and empowering Muslim women.

Among Malaysia’s most successful and influential women including Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Dato’ Zaha Rina Zahari and Datin Mina Cheah-Foong were there to witness this important ceremony.

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Zainah Anwar and French Ambassador, HE Martine Dorance

(L-R) Domeneque Leberre, Tracey Szospek and Pauline Vey

(L-R) Damien Syed; French Ambassador, HE Martine Dorance; and June Wong

(L-R) Edda de Silva, Datin Noor Azlina Yunus and Mahes Rajasooria

Zainah Anwar and Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir

(L-R) Gwenaelle Come, Syazwani Musa, Elsa Labouret and Angelina Delahaye

(L-R) Rose Ismail, Sharon Nelson, Ivy Josiah, Meera Samanther and Suri Kempe

Vivienne Lee Abdullah and Dato' Zaha Rina Zahari

Dato' Hafez Mohamed and Datin Alissa Fitri

(L-R) Datin Nariza Hashim Petra, Dato' Noor Farida Binti Mohd Ariffin and Lourdes Puma

(L-R) Mariati Dato Yusoff, Puan Sri Khir Johari and Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan

(L-R) Farah Azizan, Dahlia Azizan and Suryani Senja Alias

A gathering of Malaysia's influential and successful women to celebrate Zainah Anwar's recognition

Photo 1 of 15 Zainah Anwar and French Ambassador, HE Martine Dorance

Photo 2 of 15 (L-R) Domeneque Leberre, Tracey Szospek and Pauline Vey

Photo 3 of 15 (L-R) Damien Syed; French Ambassador, HE Martine Dorance; and June Wong

Photo 4 of 15 (L-R) Edda de Silva, Datin Noor Azlina Yunus and Mahes Rajasooria

Photo 5 of 15 Zainah Anwar and Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir

Photo 6 of 15 (L-R) Gwenaelle Come, Syazwani Musa, Elsa Labouret and Angelina Delahaye

Photo 7 of 15 (L-R) Rose Ismail, Sharon Nelson, Ivy Josiah, Meera Samanther and Suri Kempe

Photo 8 of 15 French Ambassador, HE Martine Dorance

Photo 9 of 15 Vivienne Lee Abdullah and Dato' Zaha Rina Zahari

Photo 10 of 15 Dato' Hafez Mohamed and Datin Alissa Fitri

Photo 11 of 15 June Wong and Datin Mina Cheah-Foong

Photo 12 of 15 (L-R) Datin Nariza Hashim Petra, Dato' Noor Farida Binti Mohd Ariffin and Lourdes Puma

Photo 13 of 15 (L-R) Mariati Dato Yusoff, Puan Sri Khir Johari and Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan

Photo 14 of 15 (L-R) Farah Azizan, Dahlia Azizan and Suryani Senja Alias

Photo 15 of 15 A gathering of Malaysia's influential and successful women to celebrate Zainah Anwar's recognition

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Zainah Anwar's Legion D'Honneur award ceremony