PASTOR Raymond Koh’s wife, Susanna Liew, has been named a recipient of the 2020 International Woman of Courage (IWOC) Award.

She is one of 12 women from around the globe chosen for the prize.

Liew is recognised for her efforts to seek justice for missing activists, including her husband, who was abducted by unknown men in February 2017.

“Liew actively pursued justice for her husband and others during the Malaysian Human Rights Commission’s 2018-2019 public inquiry into enforced disappearances, and continues to push the government to investigate these cases and prosecute those responsible,” said the US State Department in a statement today.

“Despite police harassment and death threats, she continues to advocate for her husband and others, not because of her faith or theirs, but because of their rights as Malaysians.

“Liew and Koh founded the Hope Community in 2004, a non-profit organisation that works with the poor, needy and marginalised.

“She previously served as a school principal and educator.”

The IWOC award ceremony will be hosted by State Secretary Mike Pompeo at the State Department.

The award honours women who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, at great personal risk and sacrifice. – March 4, 2020.