International Women's Day at the White House - in pictures
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Recipients arrive for the annual International Women of Courage Awards ceremony. AFP -
The portraits of recipients of the 17th annual International Women of Courage Award displayed in the East Wing of the White House on March 8. EPA -
First lady Jill Biden and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken host the annual awards. AFP -
Ms Biden said it was important to hold the event at the White House so that young girls know they are being heard. AFP -
Ms Biden and Mr Blinken pose with Malaysian Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi, who gave the honourees' address. AFP -
Ms Biden and Mr Blinken with Bianka Zalewska, an honouree from Poland. AFP -
Ms Biden and Mr Blinken pose with Meaza Mohammed, an honouree from Ethiopia. AFP -
Ms Biden and Mr Blinken with Alba Rueda, an honouree from Argentina. AFP -
Mr Biden and Mr Blinken with Brig Gen Bolor Ganbold from Mongolia. AFP -
Ms Biden with the recipients of the International Women of Courage Award. AFP -
Portraits of Ms Zalewska, Zakira Hekmat of Afghanistan and Yulia Paievska of Ukraine in the East Room of the White House. EPA -
The portrait of Ms Paievska of Ukraine. EPA
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