Melania Trump has recognized eight women with the 2025 International Women of Courage Award. At a ceremony on Tuesday at the State Department, the first lady said the “exceptional assembly of brave women” show love by refusing to be defined by fear or hardship.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump on Tuesday honored eight women from around the world, including one held hostage by Hamas, who have "demonstrated exceptional courage, strength and leadership.

Melania Trump honored women with the State Department's annual award for superior courage, calling their actions "a powerful catalyst" in fighting injustice.