The International Women of Courage Award, also referred to as the U.S. Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award, is an American award presented annually by the United States Department of State to women around the world who have shown leadership, courage, resourcefulness, and willingness to sacrifice for others, especially in promoting women's rights.

The award was established in 2007 by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice[1] on or near the International Women's Day, an annual celebration observed each March 8 in many countries worldwide.

[2] Each U.S. embassy has the right to recommend one woman as a candidate.

[citation needed] As of 2021, the award has been given to over 155 recipients from about 75 different countries.

[2] Alice Mabota was given the award but she is not in the official list.