WASHINGTON, DC, March 8, 2016 — Today, on the occassion of International Women’s Day, the Washington Oxi Day Foundation celebrates our distinguished Battle of Crete Award recipients and other spirited women around the globe who fight so tirelessly for freedom and democracy.

2015 Battle of Crete Award Recipient:
Prominent human rights advocate and Director of Azerbaijan’s Institute of Peace and Democracy, Leyla Yunus

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Dinara Yunus receives the Battle of Crete Award on behalf of her mother from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Foundation Founder and President Andy Manatos

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Bono introduces Leyla Yunus via video

 

2014 Battle of Crete Award Recipient:
One of Forbes’ 10 most influential in the world and “the soul of Ukraine’s resistance,” Ruslana Lyzhychko

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Ruslana Lyzhychko receives the Battle of Crete Award from Foundation Advisory Board Member Jim Chanos

 

2013 Battle of Crete Award Recipient:
Head of Cuba’s Ladies in White, who bravely protest Castro’s repressive policies, Berta Soler

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Berta Soler and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi

 

2012 Battle of Crete Award Recipient:
One of Pakistan’s most prominent advocates for women’s rights, Dr. Fouzia Saeed

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The first US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer with Dr. Fouzia Saeed

 

2011 Battle of Crete Award Recipient:
Burmese opposition leader and Nobel Laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi

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Aung San Suu Kyi