Results are Tagged with "International Women of Courage"
Woman of Courage: Naw K’nyaw Paw
Courageous women inspire others, and Naw K’nyaw Paw is no exception. Born displaced in Burma, Naw K’nyaw Paw spent her childhood constantly on the run.
Godeliève Mukasarasi, International Woman of Courage
Godeliève Mukasarasi is a Rwandan social worker, genocide survivor, and rural development activist. In 2018, she was recognized as an International Woman of Courage by the United States Department of State.
International Women of Courage Visit the United States
Every year awardees of the International Women of Courage Award embark on a ten day International Visitor Leadership Program.
International Women of Courage: Malebogo Molefhe
2017 International Women of Courage awardee Malebogo Molefhe speaks about gender equality and advocate against gender based violence. Here she tells her story.
International Women of Courage 2017
Established in 2007, the annual Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress, often at great personal risk.
International Women of Courage Jestina Mukoko
In March 2010 Jestina Mukoko was one of ten human rights defenders honored in the U.S. State Department's International Women of Courage Awards, she returned as an alumni in 2016.
International Woman of Courage May Sabe Phyu
May Sabe Phyu's bravery in the face of criminal charges, harassment, and fines for her leadership in advocating for the full and equal rights of women in ethnic and religious minorities in Burma earned her recognition as an International Woman of Courage.
International Women of Courage 2015
Department of State honors women around the globe who have exemplified exceptional courage through the International Women of Courage Award
Roshika, International Women of Courage 2014
Video: Roshika Deo, of Fiji, is a 2014 U.S. Department of State International Women of Courage awardee. Roshika and her "Be the Change" political campaign are inspiring a new generation of Fijian women and youth to believe in democracy and the power of civic participation.