a selman project

It’s no secret that every nation has its own unique culture, demographics, and associated social issues. Unfortunately, sometimes our perception of many countries is shaped most by the negative issues which bubble up in the media. Worse still, is that many countries go both unheard of and unheard by the larger world.

Thankfully, every nation equally produces individuals who devote and sacrifice themselves to the principles of peace, freedom, and equality. The Peace Post project began as a means to shine a light on individuals from around the globe who are champions of peace.

As a starting point, we determined that every sovereign nation should be represented in the project with a few key disputed states entered at our discretion. As a referential guide for each illustration, we profiled each country with a keen eye on the progression of traditional and contemporary visual styles associated with the art and culture.

In choosing which individual to profile for each country, we first referenced Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, notable omissions, and various other international peace awards looking for potential candidates. In several cases when a nation was not represented by a winner of a major peace award, we used our own research to find an individual who represented associated ideals and actions of peace advocacy.

We elected to represent the chosen individuals as a series of stamps for several reasons. Stamps have a long history of commemorating important people and events. Stamps are collectible and shareable. Perhaps most importantly, stamps represent a vehicle of correspondence and dialogue.

Our goal was to learn more about these countries, the positive people there, and share their stories with you.

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Eva Abu Halaweh

  • Jordan
  • Human Rights, Women’s Rights
  • International Women of Courage Award

Eva Abus Halaweh, an accomplished lawyer and human rights activist, was born in 1974 in Jordan. Eva joined the Arab Organization for Human Rights in 1993 where she met Asma Khader, a fellow Jordanian member who is also a lawyer and activist. Some years later, Halaweh received a bachelor’s degree in law and then a master’s degree in diplomacy, working as a legal advisor for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees thereafter. She spent an immense amount of time in her career defending clients in vulnerable states as a member of human rights organizations, including the Mizan Law Group for Human Rights as Executive Director. Halaweh and Khader founded the group together, intending to advocate for human rights and democracy in Jordan. Much of this work has surrounded women who are victims of honor killings and the abuse that occurs in Jordanian prisons. 

The U.S. Department of State awarded Halaweh with the International Women of Courage Award in 2011, citing her dedication to advocacy. Halaweh has continued to propose legislative reforms on human rights in Jordan and has been a proponent for human rights through private practice, campaigns, and Mizan, as she forges onward in her nearly thirty year history of advocating for marginalized communities.

Jordan

  • Population
    9,882,401
  • Capital
    Amman
  • GDP (PPP)
    $5,092
  • April 11, 1921
  • Total Area
    89,341 km2 (112th)
  • Demonym
    Jordanian
  • Government
    Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Artwork

Eva’s Portrait is inspired by the frescos in the desert castles in eastern Jordan. The historical value of the frescos and their impression on arts and culture in Jordan reflect Halaweh’s impact on women’s rights in the region.

  • Illustration by
    Jordan Tran