Secretary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the annual International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State on March 10, 2010. Full Text» Video» Ceremony Photos» Ambassador Verveer's Briefing»

The 2010 International Women of Courage awardees are:

		Shukria Asil Afghanistan Promoting government responsiveness to the needs of women. Biography»
		Colonel Shafiqa Quraishi Afghanistan Integrating women into the government and police force. Biography»
		Androula Henriques Cyprus Fighting human trafficking. Biography»
		Sonia Pierre Dominican Republic Ending discrimination based on country of origin and the human rights abuses of statelessness. Biography»
		Shadi Sadr Iran Advocating for women’s legal rights and an end to execution by stoning. Biography»
		Ann Njogu Kenya Seeking social transformation and at the forefront of reforms in Kenya. Biography»
		Dr. Lee Ae-ran Republic of Korea Promoting human rights in North Korea and aiding the refugee community in the Republic of Korea. Biography»
		Jansila Majeed Sri Lanka Strengthening rights for internally displaced persons. Biography»
		Sister Marie Claude Naddaf (a.k.a. Sister Marie Claude) Syria Working for social services for women. Biography»
		Jestina Mukoko Zimbabwe Documenting human rights abuses. Biography»