Nisha dedicates Women of Courage Award to all transwomen


Nisha recieving her Woman of Courage award from Kerry.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian transgender rights advocate Nisha Ayub has dedicated the United States Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award which she received to all transwomen.

"This award is not just for me but for all transwomen as it shows that we are recognised and accepted as being apart of this international award that is for women.

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