Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will preside over the 19th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony on April 1. The event, scheduled for 11:00 PM Bangladesh time, will be held at the Department of State.
The IWOC Award, now in its 19th year, honors women worldwide for their remarkable bravery, strength, and leadership, often achieved under challenging circumstances. Since its inception in 2007, the Department of State has acknowledged more than 200 women from over 90 countries.
This year, the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award will be presented to the women student protest leaders from Bangladesh, in recognition of their role in the July uprising. The ceremony will be available for viewing via live stream on the Department's homepage and YouTube channel.