Ras Adiba to receive 2023 International Women of Courage Award

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) — Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi was introduced right now as one of many 2023 Worldwide Ladies of Braveness (IWOC) Award Recipients on March 8, on the White Home in Washington, United States. 

In line with an announcement issued by america Division of State right now, Secretary of State Anthony J.Blinken and First Girl Jill Biden will host the annual ceremony. 

“The  IWOC Award ceremony will honour a gaggle of 11 extraordinary girls from all over the world who’re working to construct a brighter future for all,” stated the assertion. 

In line with the assertion Ras Adiba has spent most of her skilled life advancing and selling human rights, selflessly advocating for weak populations, and utilizing her platforms to make clear injusticies in Malaysian society. 

In Could 2020, she was appointed senator to signify individuals with disabilities.

In November 2020, Ras Adiba was appointed the primary feminine chairman of the Malaysian Nationwide Information Company (Bernama), which is a big transfer since Malaysia lacks girls with management qualities, and much more so individuals with disabilities, in management roles.

Ras Adiba additionally grew to become a nationwide Paralympic sharpshooter and earned a spot within the Malaysian E book of Data for ‘wheeling’ 420km in 13 days from Johor Bharu to Putrajaya in her wheelchair.

Different recipients embody Dr Zakira Hekmat from Afghanistan, Alba Rueda from Argentina and Donis Rios of Costa Rica. 

— BERNAMA

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