Wednesday, March 6, 2013

International Women of Courage Award

International Women of Courage Award

'Nirbhaya', the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim, will be posthumously honoured by the US with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award  the award will be presented on 8 march by Michelle Obama and John Kerry , US secretary of State.

The award was instituted in 2007 by US State Department and recognises women around the globe for inspiring people to fight against gender-based violence.


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