The US State Department recently awarded the brave female students of Bangladesh who participated in the July-August 2024 uprising. These brave women have received the prestigious and honorable 'Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award'.
The United States has shared details on it. According to the country, the brave women who have played a role in the movement to build a brighter future have been recognized this time.
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said this in response to a journalist's question at a regular press conference on Monday local time. She also said that the awarded women are supporters of peace, justice, human rights, and the empowerment of women and girls.
At today's briefing, a journalist wanted to know Tammy Bruce's opinion on the Bangladeshi girls receiving the award for their 2024 movement against the fascist Hasina government.
In response, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that they will receive the award on Wednesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting the 19th annual International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the State Department.
She added that the 2025 ceremony will recognize eight courageous and extraordinary women. The Madeleine Albright Honorary Group IWOC Award recipients from around the world will be recognized for their contribution to build a brighter future for all. The US Secretary of State’s IWOC Awards recognize women around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership, often at big personal risk.
The State Department has honored more than 200 women from more than 90 countries with the IWOC Awards since 2007, the State Department said. U.S. diplomatic missions across the world nominate a courageous woman from their host country, and the finalists are selected and approved by senior department officials.
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