FLOTUS Melania makes a rare DC appearance too carry on the tradition created by then Sec/State Condi Rice in celebrating “Women of Courage” – PB/TK
‘True heroes’: Melania Trump honors 13 women of courage – Mengqi Sun 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.
This year’s honorees include Malebogo Molefhe of Botswana, who became an advocate for female victims of gender-based violence after being attacked and shot eight times by an ex-boyfriend in 2009.
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