A Myanmar woman lawyer received the International Women's Courage Award

Among the 12 winners of the International Women's Courage Award given by the US State Department for 2024 is Myanmar lawyer Daw Maa Tzu Win.

Peace throughout the country human rights Every year, the US State Department selects and honors women who strive for justice and gender equality.

Daw Ma Nzu Win is a veteran lawyer who provides legal assistance to people who have been discriminated against in Myanmar. He is women, children To get basic human rights for the LGBT community with disabilities and different sexual orientations. According to a statement from the US State Department, he has protected more than 500 people as a legal aid to justice.

In 2017, Daw Ma Nzu Win founded a legal support group for law students, He also said that he is teaching law courses to students and sharing knowledge about law enforcement with the public.

Among the winners this year are Myanmar and Afghanistan. Bangladesh Belarus Bosnia Cuba The Gambia Iran A total of 12 women from countries such as Japan won. The award ceremony will be held on March 4 at the White House in Washington, DC, USA.

Since 2007, the US Department of State has selected and awarded more than 190 women from more than 90 countries.