The victim of Delhi gang rape case named as Nirbhaya or "Fearless," is all set to got appreciation from US also where she will being honoured with the Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award. The Nirbhaya's struggle had become the focus of women around India and she has been placed among ten extraordinary women by the institution.
On the occasion, the first Lady Michelle Obama will join Secretary of State John Kerry as he presents the annual award-recognizing women around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women's rights and empowerment, often at great personal risk.
It is noted that the inception of this award was started in 2007 and the State Department has honoured 67 women from 45 different countries.
Needless to say, "Nirbhaya" , the courageous 23-year-old physiotherapy intern whose brutal gang rape on a moving bus in Delhi in December inspired widespread protests, has become the foundation of a popular movement to end violence against women in India."
The citation said that, "For millions of Indian women, her personal ordeal, perseverance to fight for justice, and her family's continued bravery is helping to lift the stigma and vulnerability that drive violence against women.
Nirbhaya bravely recorded two police statements while in the hospital, repeatedly called for justice against the six attackers, and stated her will to survive to see justice done, the citation recalled.
"Like many Indians inspired by her struggle, she was born into a working class family that invested their hopes and life savings into her dream to pursue medicine. She had just graduated from a physiotherapy programme when her life was cut short."
(With inputs from IANS)
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