In March 2010, Ms Rahim was awarded the “Femme exilĂ©e, femme engagĂ©eâ prize by the City of Geneva for her engagement in Afghanistan.
Translation: “for her strength, energy and leadership capacity; for her passion for justice and equality; for the open-mindedness, optimism and competencies, that have allowed her to carry out several projects that have improved the lives of many of her countrymen and women; for the excellent information and awareness-raising work she carries out in Switzerland to overcome the negative stereotypes often conveyed by the media about Afghanistan and in particular about the situation of women.”
In February 2014, Ms Rahim was awarded the title of Paul Harris Fellows by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
Translation: âin recognition of her generous assistance and support towards an improved understanding and good relations between the people of the worldâ.