Resilience on the Front Line: Remarks from the 2014 International Women of Courage Awardees

On March 5, 2014, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Institute of Peace will co-host a panel session featuring remarks from the ten 2014 International Women of Courage Awardees at USIP. This is the only occasion the general public will be able to hear stories from the award recipients themselves in a public setting.

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Women around the world are on the frontlines paving the way for peace in their communities every day. These women display leadership, courage, resourcefulness and a willingness to sacrifice for others. The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) will co-host a panel event featuring the 10 recipients of International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards on Wednesday, March 5th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at USIP. Through this annual award, the United States honors the endeavors of extraordinary women worldwide who have played transformative roles in their societies.

This program will be the only opportunity for the public to hear the individual stories from each award recipient, and to learn firsthand of the invaluable role women play in conflict management and peacebuilding. This public event will feature welcoming remarks, followed by a moderated panel session with the awardees.