The 2026 Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards Ceremony For Advancing Women in Peace and Security

Event Details

October 15, 2026 10:30am EDT

Gaston Hall, Georgetown University

Women’s Economic Empowerment: A Key for Peace and Security

 Honoring leaders who are increasing women’s economic opportunity and, in turn, the prosperity, stability, and security of their communities. The Hillary Rodham Clinton awards are bestowed by Secretary Clinton and Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) for exceptional leadership in promoting women’s rights and creating a more peaceful and secure world for all. This year will also feature the inaugural presentation of the Georgetown Ambassadors Award. 

This event is open to current Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. Please see notes for entry below. All other guests are invited to watch a livestream.

Featuring remarks by

The Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton 
67th United States Secretary of State
Honorary Founding Chair of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security


Recipients of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award:

Reema Nanavaty
Director, Self-Employed Women’s Association of India (SEWA)
Tory Burch
Founder, Tory Burch Foundation;
Founder, Designer & Executive Chairman, Tory Burch
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Prize Winner;
Former Chief Adviser, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;
Founder, Grameen Bank

Recipient of the Georgetown Ambassadors Award:

Muna Sukhtian
Board Chair, Microfund for Women

Notes for entry:
Valid GU ID required for entry. Only open to current Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticket distribution takes place on the second floor of Healy Hall. Enter through the South Tower of Healy Hall to join the line. Bags will be inspected. No food or drink is allowed in Gaston Hall. Contact giwps@georgetown.edu by October 9 with any accessibility requests.
Members of the media should RSVP to media@georgetown.edu.

Hosted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.

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