At the 19th annual International Women of Courage Award meeting on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump received criticism for his crackdown on large deportations. However, US First Lady Melania Trump made the remarks at the same time.
Eight people from around the world were honored for their courage by Melania, along with secretary of state Marco Rubio. She said,” I have used the power of passion as a power in difficult times throughout my life.”
” Like has inspired me to accept forgiving, cultivate compassion, and show bravery in the face of unexpected challenges.” Now, we honor the power that is based on love, or confidence.
But, her remarks were in striking contrast to the management of her husband.
Donald Trump recently pledged to carry out the “largest imprisonment operation in British history.” His crackdown on illegal immigrants, which he led to legal battles and public outcry, came just two weeks into his next word.
In a shocking case, immigration and customs enforcement ( ICE ) admitted to mistakenly deporting Maryland father Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to a Salvadoran prison. His attorneys argued that he fled the country in 2011 to avoid group challenges and called it a” abuse center.” The Independent reported that a state issuing on Monday acknowledged the deportation as an “administrative mistake.”
Also, the management has requested that Mahmoud Khalil, a student at Columbia University, withdraw his green cards, calling him “pro-Hamas” and accusing him of “antisemitic actions.” His early-March confinement sparked rallies all over the country.
In addition, the US was just placed on a “faltering political freedoms” list, which raises questions about politics under Trump’s leadership.
Melania Trump remained unfazed by the president’s activities, insisting on love and courage. She cited Georgiana Pascu, a victim of Romania, as an example of “love in motion.”
According to the news agency AP, Pascu activists for disabled and institutionalized children and adults who frequently report abuse in treatment facilities. Georgia is a regulator for Romanians whose voices may be heard, according to Melania.
Amit Soussana, an Israeli honoree who was held hostage by Hamas for 55 times following its October 2023 strike, pleaded for the release of hostages who were still being held in Gaza. She said,” Every day that passes is another day of unfathomable suffering.” I urge the world to take action to bring them home right away, no tomorrow or the following year. Today”.
Another notables included:
- Human rights advocate Henriette Da ( Burkinabe )
- Against crime and human trafficking, Major Velena Iga ( Papua New Guinea ) is an activist.
- Angelique Songco ( Philippines ) – expert on marine conservation.
- Women’s rights leader Zabib Musa Loro Bakhit ( South Sudan )
- Namini Wijedasa ( Sri Lanka )– analytical journalist.
- Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj ( Yemen ) – a pro-prisoner for prisoners.
Adult student leaders who protested harsh suppression in Bangladesh in 2024 received a team award named after former secretary of state Madeleine Albright.
Since 2007, the International Women of Courage Award has honored over 200 people from more than 90 nations in its 19th season.
