International Women of Courage Award

{{Short description|US State Department award presented to women for women's rights}}

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| presenter = United States Department of State

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| location = Washington, D.C.

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| year = Annually starting in {{start date and age|2007}}

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| website =https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-award/

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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 RicePerkins, Dan (May 2007). [http://www.diversityinbusiness.com/dib2007/dib20703/News_SecRiceAwards.htm "U.S. Secretary of State Salutes 10 International Women of Courage{{spaced ndash}}The Women Were Nominated by U.S. Embassies for Their Exceptional Courage and Leadership in Advocating for Women's Rights and Advancement"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422232926/http://www.diversityinbusiness.com/dib2007/dib20703/News_SecRiceAwards.htm |date=April 22, 2014 }}. Diversityinbusiness.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012. 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.{{Fact|date=August 2021}} As of 2021, the award has been given to over 155 recipients from about 75 different countries.{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/index.htm |publisher=United States Department of State|title=Secretary's International Women of Courage Award}}

Award recipients by year

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Alice Mabota was given the award but she is not in the official list.{{cite web|title=MOZAMBIQUE: Alice Mabota Wins 2010 International Women of Courage Award|url=http://www.peacewomen.org/content/mozambique-alice-mabota-wins-2010-international-women-courage-award|website=peace Women|date=May 4, 2010|access-date=2016-09-02}}{{cite web|title=Alice Mabota é a mulher mais corajosa de Moçambique|periodical=O País|url=http://opais.sapo.mz/index.php/politica/45-sociedade/5844-alice-mabota-e-a-mulher-mais-corajosa-de-mocambique.html|access-date=2016-09-02|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=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|url-status=dead}}

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Front row, from left: Maryam Durani, Pricilla de Oliveira Azevedo, Zin Mar Aung, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Jineth Bedoya Lima, Hana Elhebshi, Şafak Pavey]]

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  • Sara Hossain of Bangladesh{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/city/sara-hossain-receives-intl-women-courage-award-1202122|title=Sara Hossain receives Int'l Women of Courage Award|website=The Daily Star|date= March 31, 2016}}
  • Debra Baptist-Estrada of Belize{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.bz/all-politics/11135-us-secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-awardee|title=U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Awardee - The Guardian Newspaper|access-date=March 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406041539/http://www.guardian.bz/all-politics/11135-us-secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-awardee|archive-date=April 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}
  • Ni Yulan of China{{cite web|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2016/03/255216.htm |title=Secretary Kerry Honors 14 Women of Courage |publisher=State.gov |date=March 28, 2016 |access-date=May 31, 2016}}
  • Latifa Ibn Ziaten of France
  • Thelma Aldana of Guatemala[http://www.centralamericanetwork.org/blog-en/?p=170 Guatemala’s Women: Moving Their Country Forward « Central America Network] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180404134819/http://www.centralamericanetwork.org/blog-en/?p=170 |date=April 4, 2018 }}, centralamericanetwork.org
  • Nagham Nawzat of Iraq{{cite web|url=http://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/5f1d18a4-2539-48cf-9aee-cebd0eed2f7b/Kurdish-Ezidi-woman-receives-International-award|title=Kurdish Ezidi woman receives International award|last=Kurdistan24|access-date= April 1, 2018}}
  • Nisha Ayub of Malaysia{{cite web|url=https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/03/nisha-ayub-women-of-courage-award/|title=Malaysian activist Nisha Ayub is first transgender to win US Women of Courage award|access-date=May 21, 2016|archive-date=May 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509130718/https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/03/nisha-ayub-women-of-courage-award/|url-status=dead}}
  • Fatimata M’baye of Mauritania{{cite web|url=http://www.ippmedia.com/?l=90507|title=IPPMEDIA - The Guardian, The Guardian on Sunday, Nipashe, Nipashe Jumapili}}
  • Zhanna Nemtsova of Russia
  • Zuzana Števulová of Slovakia{{cite web|url=http://www.topky.sk/cl/1000680/1537279/Slovenka-bola-ocenena-ministrom-USA--Vynasla-sa-pocas-migrantskej-krizy|title=Slovenka bola ocenená ministrom USA: Vynašla sa počas migrantskej krízy}}
  • Awadeya Mahmoud of Sudan{{cite web|url=https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/us-state-department-honours-sudanese-tea-lady-her-courage|title=US State Department honours Sudanese "tea lady" for her courage - Radio Tamazuj|access-date=March 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123051126/https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/us-state-department-honours-sudanese-tea-lady-her-courage|archive-date=January 23, 2017|url-status=dead}}
  • Vicky Ntetema of Tanzania
  • Rodjaraeg Wattanapanit of Thailand{{cite web|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/914997/chiang-mai-activist-wins-us-courage-award|title=Chiang Mai activist wins US 'courage award'|website=Bangkok Post|publisher=Post Publishing|date=March 30, 2016}}
  • Nihal Naj Ali Al-Awlaqi of Yemen{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/state-department-honors-international-women-courage-n547936|title=State Department Honors 'International Women of Courage'|first=Lauren Victoria|last=Burke|publisher=NBC News|date= March 30, 2016}}

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2017 awards were awarded to:{{cite web|title=2017 International Women of Courage Award|url=https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2017/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327231038/https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2017/index.htm|archive-date= March 27, 2017|access-date= March 30, 2017|website=U.S. Department of State}}

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File:IWOC Group photo 2018 without Aura Elena Farfan.jpg 2.Sirikan Charoensiri 3.Godelive Mukasarasi, 4. Aliyah Khalaf Saleh, 5. Feride Rushiti, 6. L’Malouma Said, 7. Aiman Umarova, 8 Roya Sadat, 9.Maria Elena Berini]]2018 awards were awarded to:{{cite web|title=2018 International Women of Courage Award|url=https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2018/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324065409/https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2018/index.htm|archive-date=24 March 2018|access-date=3 April 2018|website=U.S. Department of State}}{{div col|colwidth=30em}}

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= 2019 =

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2019 awards were awarded to:{{cite web|title=2019 International Women of Courage Award|url=https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2019/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190303200747/https://www.state.gov/s/gwi/iwoc/2019/index.htm|archive-date=March 3, 2019|access-date=March 9, 2019|website=U.S. Department of State}}{{div col|colwidth=30em}}

  • Marini De Livera of Sri Lanka{{Cite web|url=http://www.adaderana.lk/news/53680/sri-lankas-marini-de-livera-receives-international-women-of-courage-award|title=Sri Lankan Marini De Livera receives International honour on International Women's Day|website=www.adaderana.lk|date=March 9, 2019 |access-date=March 9, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsfirst.lk/2019/03/08/sri-lankas-marini-de-livera-awarded-the-women-of-courage-award-from-melania-trump/|title=Sri Lanka's Marini De Livera awarded the Women of Courage award from Melania Trump - Sri Lanka Latest News|date=March 8, 2019|website=Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2019}}
  • Razia Sultana (Bangladesh)
  • Naw K’nyaw Paw (Myanmar)
  • Moumina Houssein Darar (Djibouti)
  • Maggie Gobran (Egypt)
  • Khalida Khalaf Hanna al-Twal (Jordan)
  • Orla Treacy (Republic of Ireland)
  • Olivera Lakić (Montenegro)
  • Flor de María Vega Zapata (Peru)
  • Anna Aloys Henga (Tanzania)

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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.{{cite news|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/03/07/u-s-cancels-journalists-award-over-her-criticism-of-trump-international-women-in-courage-award-state-department/|title=U.S. Cancels Journalist’s Award Over Her Criticism of Trump|work=Foreign Policy|date= March 7, 2019|access-date= March 7, 2019|first1=Reid|last1=Standish|first2=Robbie|last2=Gramer|archive-url=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/|archive-date= March 7, 2019}}

= 2020 =

File:Secretary Pompeo and First Lady Melania Trump Pose for a Photo with International Women of Courage Awardees (49618948487).jpg2020 awards were awarded to:{{cite web|title=2020 International Women of Courage Award|url=https://www.state.gov/2020-international-women-of-courage-award/|access-date= March 8, 2020|website=U.S. Department of State}}{{div col|colwidth=30em}}

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= 2021 =

2021 awards were awarded to:{{Cite web|title=2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced|url=https://www.state.gov/2021-international-women-of-courage-award-recipients-announced/|access-date=March 6, 2021|website=United States Department of State|language=en}}{{div col|colwidth=30em}}

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= 2022 =

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2022 awards were awarded to:{{Cite web|title=2022 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced|url=https://www.state.gov/2022-international-women-of-courage-award-recipients-announced/|access-date=April 9, 2022|website=United States Department of State|language=en}}{{div col|colwidth=30em}}

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=2023=

File:Secretary Blinken and FLOTUS Attend the 2023 International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony (52735765282).jpg

The 2023 awards were given to:{{Cite web |title=2023 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Receipts Announced |url=https://www.state.gov/2023-international-women-of-courage-award-recipients-announced/ |date= March 6, 2023| access-date=March 9, 2023 |website=state.gov| url-status=live| archive-date=March 9, 2023| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230309110843/https://www.state.gov/2023-international-women-of-courage-award-recipients-announced/}}

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==Additional Honorary Group==

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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.{{cite web| url=https://www.voanews.com/a/us-honors-women-and-girls-who-protested-in-iran/6997022.html| title=US Honors Women and Girls Who Protested in Iran| date=March 9, 2023| website=Voice of America}}

=2024=

File:Awardees, Jill Biden, Secretary Blinken with KEY IWOC 2024 (53567876276).jpg

The 2024 awards were given to:[https://www.state.gov/2024-international-women-of-courage-award/ 2024 International Women of Courage Award] State.gov

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= 2025 =

The 2025 awards were given to:{{Cite web |last=China |first=U. S. Mission |date=2025-04-02 |title=Secretary of State’s 2025 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced |url=https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/secretary-of-states-2025-international-women-of-courage-award-recipients-announced/ |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China |language=en-US}}

  • Henriette Da (Burkina Faso)
  • Amit Soussana (Israel)
  • Major Velena Iga (Papua New Guinea)
  • Angelique Songco (Philippines)
  • Georgiana Pascu (Romania)
  • Zabib Musa Loro Bakhit (South Sudan)
  • Namini Wijedasa (Sri Lanka)
  • Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj (Yemen)

An additional Honorary Group Award was given to the "Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh" in response to the July Revolution in Bangladesh against the former government.

See also

References

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