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Bianka Zalewska is a Polish humanitarian worker and journalist .She has covered the Russian invasion of Ukraine.She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2023. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "2023 International Women of Courage AwardUnited States Department of State". United States Department of State. 10 Mar 2023. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
  2. Team, Meridian International Center. "Bianka Zalewska". Meridian International Center. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.