US secretary of state Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump will host the International Women of Courage Awards to honor women showing exceptional bravery worldwide. This year, Bangladeshi student leaders and individuals such as Namini Wijedasa and Amit Soussana are among the celebrated recipients.
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