Rights activist Karen de Souza nominated for int’l women’s award

Karen de Souza

Human rights activist Karen de Souza was nominated by the US embassy here for this year’s International Women of Courage Award.

This was disclosed by US Ambassador to Guyana D. Brent Hardt in an Op-Ed piece to coincide with Thursday’s International Women’s Day.

On International Women’s Day, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the 6th annual International Women of Courage Awards, honouring 10 women from around the world.  These women have shown exceptional bravery and leadership in