International Women of Courage Award
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The International Women of Courage Award is a U.S. State Department honor recognizing women worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional courage, leadership, and advocacy for human rights, often at great personal risk.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Women of Courage Award Context triple: [Elena Milashina, awardReceived, International Women of Courage Award]
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A.
Man of Peace Award
The Man of Peace Award is an international honor presented by Nobel Peace Prize laureates to recognize artists and public figures who have made significant contributions to human rights, peace, and social justice.
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B.
Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights
The Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights is a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.
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C.
Ridenhour Prize for Courage
The Ridenhour Prize for Courage is an American award that honors individuals who demonstrate extraordinary bravery in speaking truth to power and advancing the public interest.
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D.
Beacons of Freedom Award
The Beacons of Freedom Award is an honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the cause of human rights, democracy, and freedom.
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E.
Ambassador of Conscience Award
The Ambassador of Conscience Award is Amnesty International’s highest honor, given to individuals and groups who demonstrate exceptional courage and leadership in standing up for human rights.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Women of Courage Award Target entity description: The International Women of Courage Award is a U.S. State Department honor recognizing women worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional courage, leadership, and advocacy for human rights, often at great personal risk.
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A.
Man of Peace Award
The Man of Peace Award is an international honor presented by Nobel Peace Prize laureates to recognize artists and public figures who have made significant contributions to human rights, peace, and social justice.
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B.
Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights
The Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights is a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.
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C.
Ridenhour Prize for Courage
The Ridenhour Prize for Courage is an American award that honors individuals who demonstrate extraordinary bravery in speaking truth to power and advancing the public interest.
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D.
Beacons of Freedom Award
The Beacons of Freedom Award is an honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the cause of human rights, democracy, and freedom.
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E.
Ambassador of Conscience Award
The Ambassador of Conscience Award is Amnesty International’s highest honor, given to individuals and groups who demonstrate exceptional courage and leadership in standing up for human rights.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States Department of State award
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civilian award ⓘ human rights award ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | IWOC Award ⓘ |
| awardFor |
advocacy for human rights
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exceptional courage ⓘ leadership ⓘ social justice ⓘ women’s empowerment ⓘ |
| ceremonyOftenHeldAround | March 8 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| eligibility |
non-U.S. citizens
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women ⓘ |
| field |
civil society activism
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human rights ⓘ peace and security ⓘ rule of law and justice ⓘ women’s rights ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| hasOfficialLanguage | English ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
advocacy for democracy
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courage in the face of adversity ⓘ defense of human rights ⓘ peacebuilding ⓘ promotion of women’s rights ⓘ rule of law ⓘ |
| inception | 2007 ⓘ |
| locationOfCeremony | Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| mottoOrMission | to honor women who demonstrate exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment ⓘ |
| notableRecipient |
Amina Khoulani
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Ghoncheh Ghavami ⓘ
linked to:
Noushin Ahmadi Khorasani
Malalai Joya ⓘ Nadia Murad ⓘ Nirbhaya (posthumous, India) ⓘ Razia Sultana ⓘ Shukria Barakzai ⓘ Sima Samar ⓘ Sister Simone Campbell ⓘ |
| organizer |
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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Office of Global Women’s Issues ⓘ |
| presentedBy |
U.S. Secretary of State
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linked to:
United States Secretary of State
United States Department of State ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
International Women’s Day
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linked to:
International Women's Day
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| scope | worldwide ⓘ |
| selectionProcess |
nominations by U.S. embassies
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review by U.S. Department of State ⓘ |
| sponsor |
U.S. government
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linked to:
United States government
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| typicalNumberOfRecipientsPerYear | approximately 10 to 15 ⓘ |
| website | https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-states-international-women-of-courage-award/ ⓘ |
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Subject: International Women of Courage Award Description of subject: The International Women of Courage Award is a U.S. State Department honor recognizing women worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional courage, leadership, and advocacy for human rights, often at great personal risk.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Malalai Joya
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awardReceived
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International Women of Courage Award (reported nominee/recipient in various sources)
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linked to: International Women of Courage Award
Azimjan Askarov
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awardReceived
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International Women of Courage Award (honorary mention as male activist in some contexts)
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subject linked to:
Azimjan
linked to: International Women of Courage Award
subject linked to:
Malalai