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Images of the nine winners of the International Women of Courage (State Dept.)

Women leaders around the world work tirelessly to champion human rights and defend freedom. Here are the stories of a few such women — the 2010 International Women of Courage award winners.

Close up of Lee Ae-ran (State Dept.)

Lee Ae-ran

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Close up of Androula Henriques (State Dept.)

Androula Henriques

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Close up of Ann Njogu (State Dept.)

Ann Njogu

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Close up of Jansila Majeed (State Dept.)

Jansila Majeed

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Close up of Jestina Mukoko (State Dept.)

Jestina Mukoko

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Close up of Shadi Sadr (State Dept.)

Shadi Sadr

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Close up of Shafiqa Quraishi (State Dept.)

Colonel Shafiqa Quraishi

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Close up of Shukria Asil (State Dept.)

Shukria Asil

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Close up of Sonia Pierre (State Dept.)

Sonia Pierre

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Human Rights and Women

Previous Award Winners

  • Ambiga Sreenevasen of Malaysia (State Dept.)

    Learn more about previous Women of Courage award winners here

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