The International Women of Courage Award, also referred to as the U.S. Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award, is an American award presented annually by the United States Department of State to women around the world who have shown leadership, courage, resourcefulness, and willingness to sacrifice for others, especially in promoting women's rights.
International Women of Courage Award | |
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Location | Washington, D.C. |
Country | United States |
Presented by | United States Department of State |
First awarded | Annually starting in 2007 |
Website | https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-award/ |
The award was established in 2007 by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice[1] on or near the International Women's Day, an annual celebration observed each March 8 in many countries worldwide.[2] Each U.S. embassy has the right to recommend one woman as a candidate.[citation needed] As of 2021, the award has been given to over 155 recipients from about 75 different countries.[2]
Alice Mabota was given the award but she is not in the official list.[9][10]
2017 awards were awarded to:[29]
2018 awards were awarded to:[30]
2019 awards were awarded to:[31]
Note: According to Foreign Policy magazine, an intended award for Jessikka Aro (Finland), announced in January 2019, was withdrawn shortly before the ceremony in March 2019.[34]
2020 awards were awarded to:[35]
2021 awards were awarded to:[36]
2022 awards were awarded to:[37]
The 2023 awards were given to:[38]
An additional Honorary Group Award was given to the "women and girl protestors of Iran" in response to the death of Mahsa Amini and the ongoing protests against the government.[39]
The 2024 awards were given to:[40]
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