Secretary Pompeo and First Lady Melania Trump presented at the International Women of Courage Award.
Awards were given to recipients “who are human rights advocates in some of the most dangerous parts of the world.”
Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham tweeted:
Today, for the 4th yr in a row, @FLOTUS spoke at the IWOC Awards Ceremony, honoring women for courage & leadership.
“Throughout history, women have made lasting impacts on society, & these women represent the strength of the female spirit. These are the faces of true heroism.”
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First Lady Melania tweeted:
It was an honor to attend today’s International Women of Courage Awards #IWOC2020 with @SecPompeo at @StateDept. The women recognized today are not just strong & resilient – they are a true inspiration to us all. #WomensHistoryMonth
It was an honor to attend today’s International Women of Courage Awards #IWOC2020 with @SecPompeo at @StateDept. The women recognized today are not just strong & resilient – they are a true inspiration to us all. #WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/a5Wbwj6FDw
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) March 5, 2020
First Lady Melania Trump is wearing a beautiful black dress by Akris and Christian Louboutin stilettos for today’s Women of Courage Awards.#FashionoftheFirstLady pic.twitter.com/vvoYjw5KdS
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) March 4, 2020
Jalila Haider, human rights attorney in Pakistan known as the Iron Lady of Balochistan, First lady Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo honored 12 women from around the world Wednesday with the International Women of Courage Award.#MahiraKhan #AuratMarch2020 pic.twitter.com/NFCi6ygz8s
— Women's Balochistan (@WomenBalochstan) March 5, 2020
Jalila Haider, Humam Right Activist, of #Pakistan got the Annual International Women of Courage Award. @Advjalila was among 12 extraordinary women from around the world. The First Lady Melania Trump @FLOTUS
and @SecPompeo conferred awards in recognition of their accomplishments. pic.twitter.com/t5tpTVVVDG— Ayub Minhas (@daribaalam) March 5, 2020