The presentation of the 2019 Hillary Clinton awards for advancing women and peace and security. Today we are privileged to have with us the honorable Hillary Rodham clinton, honoring founding chair of our Georgetown Institute for women peace and security. At secretary clinton, we are deeply grateful to you for your presence and for your extraordinary contributions in recognizing the role of women in peace building. Thank you for being here. [applause] [cheering] we gather today to honor three individuals who exemplified what it means to serve, protect, and empower vulnerable populations. Her excellency, Michelle Bachelet who serves as the United Nations high commissioner for human rights and who previously served twice as president of the republic of chile. [applause] [cheering] rosa anaya who served as Program Coordinator of segundo opportunity, Catholic Relief Services Program Based in el salvador that supports incarcerated people as they prepare to return to society and to the workf
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