First Lady Melania Trump delivered a powerful speech at the International Women of Courage Awards.

Celebrating eight extraordinary women for their bravery, activism, and perseverance.

In her remarks, she highlighted the “power of love” as a driving force behind courage.

“These remarkable women show us that true strength comes from a deep commitment to others,” Trump said.

“Love fuels the fight for justice.”

Honorees included Georgiana Pascu, an advocate for institutionalized children and adults in Romania, and Zabib Musa Loro Bakhit, a women’s rights leader from South Sudan.

Others recognized were investigative journalist Namini Wijedasa from Sri Lanka and Yemeni activist Amat Al-Salam Al-Hajj, who raises awareness about abductions.

Now in its 19th year, the awards honor women who display exceptional courage, often at great personal risk.

Trump, making her fifth appearance at the event, told the audience that she personally draws strength from love.

“I have harnessed love as a source of resilience,” she said.

“It has guided me through challenges, inspired forgiveness, and nurtured my empathy.”

Trump was joined on stage by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who helped recognize the honorees.

The Madeleine Albright Group Award was also presented to female student leaders who protested against repression in Bangladesh in 2024.

In another solo appearance as first lady, Trump reaffirmed her independence.

“I have my own thoughts, my own yes and no,” she told Fox News earlier this year. “I don’t always agree with my husband, and that’s OK.”