By Yvonne Oh, IPDGC Program Coordinator
During Women’s History Month, the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs is honoring and celebrating exceptional women from around the world who have showed fortitude and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equity and equality, and much more.
In partnership with GW’s Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs and GW’s Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, the Elliott School hosted a panel discussion March 10th with the U.S. Secretary of State’s 2023 International Women of Courage Awardees.
The Secretary of State’s IWOC Award honors women who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in acting to improve the lives of others. It is an extraordinary opportunity to bring international attention and support to women who have put their lives and/or personal safety at risk to improve their communities. The IWOC awardees will be announced March 8th in a live streamed ceremony with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden.
WHO:
- Hosted by: Shirley Graham, director of the Gender Equality Initiative in International Affairs and Dr. Mary Ellsburg, founding director of the Global Women’s Institute
- Moderated by: Elliott School students Beatriz Silva de Almeida Barros, Maya Nair, and Alka Pant
- Awardees of the 2023 International Women of Courage