U.S. Department of State honors activist Amat al-Salam al-Haj with Woman of Courage Award

Tariq Saleh lays foundation stone for paving, greening project entrance of Hais city

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Tariq Saleh laid the foundation stone for the paving and greening project at the main entrance of Hais City, here on Wednesday.

Spanish Foreign Minister says situation in Gaza ‘deeply inhumane’

Spain’s foreign minister has strongly condemned Israel’s ramped-up attacks in Gaza over the weekend, calling them “absolutely unacceptable.”

GDP grows 0.3 percent in Eurozone, EU in 1Q

The gross domestic product (GDP) in the Eurozone and the European Union (EU) registered a growth of 0.3 percent during the first quarter of the current year compared to the previous quarter.

Saudi Al-Hilal Extends Contract of Star Player Salem Al-Dawsari

Saudi Al-Hilal Football Club has announced the extension of its star player Salem Al-Dawsari's contract until 2027.

Last Update: ، 2025/05/22 Time 05:00:26
Latest News:

Deputy Foreign Minister Meets with Deputy Director-General of ISESCO

Leadership Council Chairman Calls for National Unity and Reform on 35th Anniversary of Republic

Ambassador al-Awadhi Discusses Bilateral Relations with Kenyan Official

Justice Minister Discusses Legislative Updates with UNODC

Socotra Governor Discusses Development Needs with SPDRY

U.S. Department of State honors activist Amat al-Salam al-Haj with Woman of Courage Award

[02/04/2025 01:31]

WASHINGTON-SABA
The US Department of State held a ceremony Today, Wednesday, to honor a number of female figures with the 2025 Woman of Courage Award, including the President of the Association of Mothers of Abductees, the activist Amat al-Salam al-Haj.

Al-Haj has been active in highlighting human rights abuses such arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearance and child soldiers. She has been actively involved in activities aimed to draw attention to the abductees, who have been held in the terrorist Houthi militias. She has worked to report about their ordeal, advocate for their rights and mobilize national efforts to get them released.

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the role and courage of the award winners and their inspiring role in protecting rights and achieving peace and justice.

He stressed that this award in its nineteenth edition represents recognition of the dissemination of the message and the lofty mission for which they struggled.

First Lady Melania Trump also delivered a speech in which she congratulated the winners. She highly praised their courage and achievements, describing that as a message of hope to the whole world.