THE mother of the only UK diplomat to be killed on public service has vowed to continue her global campaign to stop violence against women.
Jane Houng was presented with the new Elizabeth Emblem honour by the King yesterday in memory of her daughter Rebecca Dykes.
After Rebecca, 30, was raped and strangled by a taxi driver in Lebanon, Jane devised and promoted a tiny personal alarm which she called Becky's Button in order to protect other women.
She said the award "strengthens my resolve to continue her legacy", adding: "I am so honoured to receive this emblem on behalf of Becky, who was always such a thoughtful person." Named after Queen Elizabeth II, the silver brooch is given as a mark of recognition to the next of kin of those who lost their lives while undertaking their public duties, including firefighters and police officers.
It is embossed with the words For A Life Given In Service, and the King presented Jane, 66, with one inscribed with Rebecca's name at Windsor Castle yesterday.
The 30-year-old was killed in December 2017, by a Beirut cabbie who left Becky's body in an underpass where it was found early the next day by Lebanese soldiers.
Jane said: "Losing my precious daughter has taught me that death is the greatest teacher", adding that the murder had inspired her to strive for lasting change.
She went on: "I have to fight. I have to go on, and I have to continue to do what I can in my daughter's name.
"She was a sweet daughter with a sunny personality who was very easy to bring up.
"I want to try to reduce violence against women, support women's rights, help prevent other mothers from having to suffer in this way, and ensure a safer future for all."
Her mission saw her launch the world's smallest panic alarm which she now distributes to vulnerable women across the globe.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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