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Melania Trump Honors Courageous Women at State Department Awards Ceremony

First Lady Melania Trump presented the International Women of Courage awards to eight recipients, highlighting their extraordinary contributions and sacrifices.

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  1. Axios

    First lady Melania Trump honored eight women from around the world she said "instigate progress for all of humanity" at an awards ceremony with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday.

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  2. Melania Trump, Marco Rubio Honor Global Women of Courage

    The annual award recognizes women of courage worldwide who have stood up as leaders and proponents of peace, justice, and human rights.

    Melania Trump, Marco Rubio Honor Global Women of Courage

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Updated: Apr 2nd, 2025, 12:06 AM ET

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At the 19th Annual International Women of Courage Awards, First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio honored eight women, recognizing their exceptional courage and contributions to justice and human rights. Among the recipients was Israeli hostage Amit Soussana, who shared her harrowing experience and newfound appreciation for freedom. Other honorees included advocates from Burkina Faso, Papua New Guinea, Romania, and more. Trump emphasized the transformative power of love and courage during the ceremony, which has honored over 200 women worldwide since its inception in 2007.

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  • Melania Trump hosted the 19th International Women of Courage Awards, recognizing women's courage and leadership worldwide.

  • The event emphasized the transformative power of love and strength embodied by the award recipients, including an Israeli woman previously held captive by Hamas.

  • The ceremony highlighted the risks taken by recipients in their fight for human rights and justice.

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