Ras Abida was one of the 11 women worldwide chosen to receive the prestigious award. The award was presented to honour extraordinary women working to build a brighter future for all.
MAIN PIC First Lady Jill Biden congratulates Ras Adiba during the 17th Annual International Women of Courage award ceremony in the White House. - Photos: Ras Adiba Radzi/Instagram
“I am thankful the United States government has chosen me as one of the 11 recipients. This is an honour because the awardees are amazing women leaders, and I’m very privileged to be chosen alongside them,” said Ras Adiba in an interview from Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. "When I read it, it dawned on me that I was one of the finalists chosen from the world. So it is truly an honour to win the award. I am just so stoked. Sometimes when I sit down and think about my past, I smile and remember some of the things I have been doing over the years. I realise the award is the result of the hard work and sacrifice done by me as well as my whole team, our community and association.
“This award on IWD is a big step forward for women, especially for disabled women in our country. I pray with this award, it will encourage and inspire more persons with disabilities and girls to reach for the stars and know the word impossible doesn’t exist.”It was a surreal experience being in the White House, Ras Adiba said.
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