International Women of Courage Award explained

International Women of Courage Award
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Website:https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-award/

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.

History

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. Each U.S. embassy has the right to recommend one woman as a candidate. As of 2021, the award has been given to over 155 recipients from about 75 different countries.[2]

Award recipients by year

2007

2008

2009

2010

Alice Mabota was given the award but she is not in the official list.[9] [10]

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2017 awards were awarded to:[29]

2018

2018 awards were awarded to:[30]

2019

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According to Foreign Policy magazine, an intended award for Jessikka Aro (Finland), announced in January 2019, was withdrawn shortly before the ceremony in March 2019.[34]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

2020 awards were awarded to:[35]

2021

2021 awards were awarded to:[36]

2022

thumb|The 2022 (virtual) International Women of Courage hosted by Jill Biden2022 awards were awarded to:[37]

2023

The 2023 awards were given to:[38]

Additional Honorary Group

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]

2024

The 2024 awards were given to:[40]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Perkins, Dan (May 2007). "U.S. Secretary of State Salutes 10 International Women of CourageThe Women Were Nominated by U.S. Embassies for Their Exceptional Courage and Leadership in Advocating for Women's Rights and Advancement" . Diversityinbusiness.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  2. Web site: Secretary's International Women of Courage Award. United States Department of State.
  3. Web site: International Women's Issues Archives. 2001-2009.state.gov. 1 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702150641/https://2001-2009.state.gov/g/wi/archives/. 2 July 2018. dead.
  4. Web site: Honorees.
  5. Web site: International Women of Courage Award Ceremony: 2008. U.S. Department of State.
  6. News: Aktalov. Askar. The Uzbek Journalist Tadjibayeva Partook in the Making of the Book and Film "The Hour of the Jackal" (in Russian). 25 April 2012. Knews. February 2, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140422231819/http://www.knews.kg/ru/parlament_chro/10272/. April 22, 2014.
  7. Web site: We're sorry, that page can't be found..
  8. Web site: We're sorry, that page can't be found.. https://web.archive.org/web/20140423045134/http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2010/. dead. April 23, 2014.
  9. Web site: MOZAMBIQUE: Alice Mabota Wins 2010 International Women of Courage Award. peace Women. May 4, 2010. 2016-09-02.
  10. Web site: Alice Mabota é a mulher mais corajosa de Moçambique. O País. 2016-09-02. April 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190406134651/http://opais.sapo.mz/index.php/politica/45-sociedade/5844-alice-mabota-e-a-mulher-mais-corajosa-de-mocambique.html. dead.
  11. Web site: International Women of Courage Awards. whitehouse.gov. National Archives. 10 March 2011.
  12. Staff (March 5, 2012). "2012 International Women of Courage Award Winners". Office of Global Women's Issues of the U.S. Department of State. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  13. Web site: Latest Embassy News and Recent Events - Embassy of the United States Valletta, Malta. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140423022409/http://malta.usembassy.gov/en-05242012.html. April 23, 2014.
  14. https://web.archive.org/web/20130308095225/http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2013/bio/index.htm "2013 International Women of Courage Award Winners"
  15. Web site: We're sorry, that page can't be found..
  16. Web site: We're sorry, that page can't be found.. https://web.archive.org/web/20140307105823/http://www.state.gov/s/gwi/programs/iwoc/2014/bio/index.htm. dead. March 7, 2014.
  17. Web site: Biographies of 2015 Award Winners . State.gov . January 23, 2015 . March 7, 2015.
  18. Web site: Sara Hossain receives Int'l Women of Courage Award. The Daily Star. March 31, 2016.
  19. Web site: U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Awardee - The Guardian Newspaper. March 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160406041539/http://www.guardian.bz/all-politics/11135-us-secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-awardee. April 6, 2016. dead.
  20. Web site: Secretary Kerry Honors 14 Women of Courage . State.gov . March 28, 2016 . May 31, 2016.
  21. http://www.centralamericanetwork.org/blog-en/?p=170 Guatemala’s Women: Moving Their Country Forward « Central America Network
  22. Web site: Kurdish Ezidi woman receives International award. Kurdistan24. April 1, 2018.
  23. Web site: Malaysian activist Nisha Ayub is first transgender to win US Women of Courage award. May 21, 2016. May 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160509130718/https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/03/nisha-ayub-women-of-courage-award/. dead.
  24. Web site: IPPMEDIA - The Guardian, The Guardian on Sunday, Nipashe, Nipashe Jumapili.
  25. Web site: Slovenka bola ocenená ministrom USA: Vynašla sa počas migrantskej krízy.
  26. Web site: US State Department honours Sudanese "tea lady" for her courage - Radio Tamazuj. March 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170123051126/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/us-state-department-honours-sudanese-tea-lady-her-courage. January 23, 2017. dead.
  27. Web site: Chiang Mai activist wins US 'courage award'. Bangkok Post. Post Publishing. March 30, 2016.
  28. Web site: State Department Honors 'International Women of Courage'. Lauren Victoria. Burke. NBC News. March 30, 2016.
  29. Web site: 2017 International Women of Courage Award. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170327231038/https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2017/index.htm. March 27, 2017. March 30, 2017. U.S. Department of State.
  30. Web site: 2018 International Women of Courage Award. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180324065409/https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2018/index.htm. 24 March 2018. 3 April 2018. U.S. Department of State.
  31. Web site: 2019 International Women of Courage Award. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20190303200747/https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2019/index.htm. March 3, 2019. March 9, 2019. U.S. Department of State.
  32. Web site: Sri Lankan Marini De Livera receives International honour on International Women's Day. www.adaderana.lk. March 9, 2019 . March 9, 2019.
  33. Web site: Sri Lanka's Marini De Livera awarded the Women of Courage award from Melania Trump - Sri Lanka Latest News. March 8, 2019. Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. en. March 9, 2019.
  34. News: U.S. Cancels Journalist’s Award Over Her Criticism of Trump. Foreign Policy. March 7, 2019. March 7, 2019. Reid. Standish. Robbie. Gramer. https://web.archive.org/web/20190307193452/https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/03/07/u-s-cancels-journalists-award-over-her-criticism-of-trump-international-women-in-courage-award-state-department/. March 7, 2019.
  35. Web site: 2020 International Women of Courage Award. March 8, 2020. U.S. Department of State.
  36. Web site: 2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced. March 6, 2021. United States Department of State. en.
  37. Web site: 2022 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced. April 9, 2022. United States Department of State. en.
  38. Web site: 2023 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Receipts Announced . March 6, 2023. March 9, 2023 . state.gov. live. March 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230309110843/https://www.state.gov/2023-international-women-of-courage-award-recipients-announced/.
  39. Web site: US Honors Women and Girls Who Protested in Iran. March 9, 2023. voanews.com.
  40. https://www.state.gov/2024-international-women-of-courage-award/ 2024 International Women of Courage Award

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