White House Celebrates International Women of Courage

First lady Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken honor courageous women from across the globe.

First lady Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted the 18th annual International Women of Courage Awards at the White House, honoring women from around the world.
The awards recognized women who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in the face of political repression, sexual violence, economic hardship, and gender discrimination.
Among the honorees were nine women from Nicaragua, part of a group of political prisoners released last year, and individuals from countries including Myanmar, Belarus, Afghanistan, and Cuba.
The ceremony highlighted the Biden administration's commitment to supporting women and girls globally, emphasizing that such support is both the right and smart thing to do.
Since its inception in 2007, the State Department has recognized over 190 women from 90 countries with the International Women of Courage Award.