In a move that has sparked controversy, the U.S. State Department is set to host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 1st, 1:00 pm Est time, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump presenting an award to a group of Bangladeshi female student protest leaders. The event has drawn scrutiny due to allegations surrounding the group’s ties to Islamist organizations and their role in the ousting of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina.
According to the State Department’s website, the IWOC Award recognizes women worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership, often at great personal risk. The “Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh” are scheduled to receive the Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award. However, critics have raised concerns about the vetting process…
