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Norma Cruz

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Suaad Allami

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Reem Al Numery

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Ambiga Sreenevasen

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Hadizatou Mani

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Veronika Marchenko

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Around the world, women are challenging their societies to uphold freedom and human rights. Many take great risks to accomplish great things. Here are some of the stories of the 2009 honorees of the annual Women of Courage award.

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