International Women of Courage Award | |
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Location | Washington, D.C. |
Country | United States |
Presented by | United States Department of State |
First awarded | Annually starting in 2007 |
Website | https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-award/ |
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.