Washington Oxi Day Foundation presents annual Courage Awards

One of Washington's most distinguished events, the 14th Annual Oxi Courage Awards gala, honored some of the world's most courageous champions of freedom on October 30 at the US Institute of Peace. Recently released Russian political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza joined fellow Oxi Courage Award honorees Nadia Murad and Maria Ressa, both of whom have received the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Washington Oxi Day Foundation celebrates and inspires global courage by presenting the Oxi Courage Award to individuals who embody the "David vs Goliath" bravery demonstrated by the Greek people during World War II. This year's gala also coincided with the International Day of Political Prisoners, underscoring the Foundation's commitment to honor those who courageously resist oppression. This year, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who introduced keynote speaker Kara-Muza,...