INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Namini Wijedasa, an award-winning journalist from Sri Lanka with over 30 years of experience, has been named a recipient of the U.S
affected by its aftermath.Over time, her focus shifted to combating corruption through investigative reporting, bringing critical
accountability issues to the forefront and inspiring the next generation of journalists, the statement said.Through her work, Ms
Wijedasa has consistently championed accountability, emphasizing that meaningful change can only be achieved when the people demand
a chilling effect on many reporters and freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, she remains undeterred in her pursuit of positive change.Her
work not only aims to hold the most powerful accountable but also fosters dialogue on economic prosperity and transparent governance, paving
the way for a new generation of reporters and ensuring a legacy of courageous, impactful journalism.On Tuesday, April 1, at 1:00 p.m
EDT, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony
Department of State has recognized more than 200 women from over 90 countries with the IWOC Award, the statement added.U.S
diplomatic missions overseas nominate one woman of courage from their respective host countries, and finalists are selected and approved by
Da was appointed President of the National Human Rights Commission, where she has proven herself an outspoken advocate for the people of
Soussana has extensive experience in intellectual property law, having worked at Luzzatto - Luzzatto, Attorneys and Patent Attorneys from
2015 to 2024, where she managed client files, negotiated with foreign patent attorney offices, and handled patent and trademark
GuineaMajor Velena Iga has been a key figure in combating violence against women, sorcery accusation-related violence, and trafficking in
Songco fuses maritime law enforcement with a passion for rehabilitation
Songco and her rangers have become an example of what is possible when a strategic leader successfully merges conservation and
visits, research, training, and legal and media advocacy, she works alongside legal and psychosocial professionals to support the
Pascu was also a member of the team that documented an emblematic Romanian disability rights case at the European Court of Human Rights
concerning the mistreatment and ultimate death of Valentin Campeanu, an orphan with severe mental disabilities, while in a state care
Bakhit has held several leadership positions at the national and regional levels, including Regional Board Member to the Strategic
Initiative in the Horn of Africa Network, former chairperson of the Network of Aids Service Organizations on South Sudan, former chairperson
of the East African National Network of Health Service Organizations, member of the NGO Forum Steering Committee, convenor of the Women
Bakhit is the founder and Executive Director of Women for Justice and Equality, the leading implementer of Women, Peace and Security
Hajj and the Association leverage their understanding of the unique role of mothers and families in Yemeni society and use this knowledge to
these women found innovative ways to continue communication and lead the protests, defying censorship efforts, even during the complete
