A Suor Joan della Comunità di Malta la nostra felicitazione per la sua Laurea honoris causa
Awarded for her pioneering work in bringing
the issue of violence against women to public attention
The community of the Sisters of Malta and the Mission partners involved in the Dar Merhba Bik Foundation, established for women victims of domestic violence, of which Sister Joan Garner was the founder in 1980, share in the joy of this prestigious recognition:
Bachelor of Arts (Honoris Causa)
We are grateful to Sister Joan for her testimony of zeal
"as a strong and fearless defender of women survivors of violence and their children;
for her pioneering work in bringing the issue of violence against women to public attention;
and as a significant role model and mentor for academics and activists in the field".
