Eva Abu Halaweh (born 1975) is a lawyer and human rights activist in Jordan, and was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2011.
She is a co-founder and currently Executive Director of the Mizan Law Group for Human Rights.[1] Abu Halaweh has a BA specializing in Law, and a Master’s degree in Diplomacy. Previously Abu Halaweh ran a private practise and was employed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as a legal advisor.[2]
Abu Halaweh campaigns against 'honor' killings and for protecting women at risk and the vulnerable, and in eliminating torture and abuse in the Jordanian prison system and police stations.