US Secretary of States International Women's of Courage Award 2025 has just been announced.

'Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award has been awarded to

'Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh'.

The valiant group of women were key drivers in the student protest movement against violent repression in Bangladesh in July-August 2024.  

They demonstrated extraordinary bravery, including standing between security forces and male protestors in spite of threats and violence.  When male counterparts were arrested, these women found innovative ways to continue communication and lead the protests, defying censorship efforts, even during the complete shutdown of the internet.  The bravery and selflessness of these women amid uncertainty was the very definition of courage.'

On Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 1pm EDT, this will be officially announced at the US State Department.

Secrtary of State Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trumph will host the Annual International Women Of Courage (IWOC) ceremony at the US State Department.

Congratulations. to our valiant lady students of July/August 24.

Regards.

Dr. Hasanat Husain MBE

On behalf of Voice for Global Bangladeshis VfGB.

29.03.25