Deadline: 18 February 2019
The U.S. Embassy has announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Rwanda Woman of Courage Award.
This annual award recognizes women from around the country who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment in Rwanda.
The first U.S. Embassy Rwanda Woman of Courage Award was launched in 2015. The Woman of Courage Award honors women who are making history in Rwanda through their work to better their societies, to fight discrimination or strife, and to help resolve conflicts.
Selected nominees will be recognized at a special ceremony during Women’s History Month.
Eligible Candidates
Eligible candidates are women working in the political, human rights, economic, social, judicial, health, educational, press/media, peace and national reconciliation, and scientific and technological arenas.
How to Apply
To nominate a candidate, please complete the nomination form via the given website.
For more information, please visit https://rw.usembassy.gov/nomination-2019-rwanda-woman-courage-award/
