First and only Roma woman, Agnes Osztolykan awarded the International Women of Courage

Date 9 March 2018 Author Jozsef Rostas Category Activism, Call for action, People and life-style, Roots and Culture

First and only Roma woman, Agnes Osztolykan awarded the International Women of Courage

Exactly 7 years ago, the first ever and only Roma woman, Agnes Osztolykan recieved the prestigious International Women of Courage award.

The ex – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and ex – First Lady Michelle Obama participated in the International Women of Courage Awards ceremony at the State Department in Washington DC on March 8, 2011.

This diplomatic award – established by Condoleeza Rice – reveals the fact, that there are countless number of unacknowledged, marginalized and silenced heroins working on the ground. Agnes Osztolykan – among the 9 awarded women from all over the world –  received the award for her ambitious work as a member of the Hungarian Parliament fighting for the inclusion of Roma people.

‘Agnes is the first Hungarian Roma parliamentarian woman, who decided to dedicate her life to combat discrimination and racism. She is a tireless and proud representative of Roma people and culture, at the forefront of Roma integration. We thank her work, stand next to and support her!’ (Hillary Clinton)