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2018 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced

On Friday, March 23, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary women from around the world. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump will deliver special remarks at the ceremony. In addition, Acting Under ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 21 March, 2018 | Topics: Gender Issues, Human Rights, Press Releases | Tags: human rights, women

Statement By Secretary Tillerson on the Annual Observance of International Women’s Day

U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will continue to ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Statements | Tags: human rights, Rex Tillerson, women