Emma Garo receives awards
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 7 July 2018
“THE United States (US) Ambassador to Solomon Islands Her Excellency, Catherine Ebert Gray, officially presented the 2018 Ambassador’s Women of Courage Award to Emma Garo.
“In her award presentation speech, the Ambassador said in 2007 the Secretary of State; Ms. Condelesca Rice initiated the Women of Courage Award to honour women who had performed outstanding service for the community, often in the face of great difficulties.
“The Women of Courage Award honours women who have risked their lives to exemplify exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights, women’s equality, and social progress.
“We have honoured women who stood up for justice, human rights, constitutional reform, and the rule of law, disregarding any personal or professional risk,” she added.
“She said by honouring, Ms Garo, it is the same as honouring all women who have struggled, survived and succeeded; those who have faced unbelievable hardships and discrimination.”
“Her Excellency, Catherine Ebert Gray said Emma’s story of bravery and courage is worth celebrating.
“She has been a staunch advocate for not only the protection of women and children but also for upholding ethics in the legal profession,” she said.”
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