EXCLUSIVE: First lady Melania Trump recognized courageous women from all corners of the world at the State Department Tuesday and is expected to celebrate "the extraordinary strength of women who embody love in action around the globe.

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.

Since 2007, the State Department has recognized more than 200 women for "promoting peace and prosperity and human rights" around the world.