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'True heroes': Melania Trump honors 13 women of courage
The State Department's International Women of Courage Award honors women around the world for their work advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often in the face of personal risk.
March 29, 2017 —In a rare public appearance outside of the White House, first lady Melania Trump on Wednesday presented 13 women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, honoring their demonstrated courage and leadership in the face of adversity.
The award, given annually by the State Department since 2007, acknowledges the recipients’ work advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often at their own personal risk. More than 100 women from more than 60 countries have been recognized with courage awards in the past 11 years, according to the State Department.
"These honorees, who have fought on the front lines against injustice, are true heroes,” Mrs. Trump said at the ceremony, according to Associated Press.
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The State Department's International Women of Courage Award honors women around the world for their work advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often in the face of personal risk.
March 29, 2017 —In a rare public appearance outside of the White House, first lady Melania Trump on Wednesday presented 13 women from around the world with the International Women of Courage Award, honoring their demonstrated courage and leadership in the face of adversity.
The award, given annually by the State Department since 2007, acknowledges the recipients’ work advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often at their own personal risk. More than 100 women from more than 60 countries have been recognized with courage awards in the past 11 years, according to the State Department.
"These honorees, who have fought on the front lines against injustice, are true heroes,” Mrs. Trump said at the ceremony, according to Associated Press.
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