OXI Day Foundation

Two OXI Courage Laureates have won the Nobel Peace Prize after being recognized at our ceremony: - @maria_ressa: Journalist and an outspoken critic of the Phillipines’ government. - @nadia_murad: A brave advocate for gender equality. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org/annual-celebra…

The OXI Day Foundation is proud to celebrate those with the courage to say ‘OXI,’ or ‘No,’ to tyranny. We celebrate those who embody this Greek spirit of courage through the #OXICourageAwards and @_ittakescourage — like @vkaramurza. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org

#ItTakesCourage to stand up for what's right. Chen Guangcheng exemplifies this courage as one of China's most prominent human rights defenders. For his incredible courage, the @oxidayfndation honored him with the Courage Award in 2012. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org/annual-celebra…

#ItTakesCourage to resist oppression. Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan’s first female mayor & an @oxidayfndation Courage Laureate, continues to stand for women’s rights despite life-threatening danger. Watch her acceptance speech at the #OXICourageAwards: youtube.com/watch?v=JeYn1e…

We are honored that the #OXICourageAwards are considered one of the most inspiring evenings in Washington.💫 The awards take place each year in October in Washington. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org/annual-celebra…

#ItTakesCourage to stand for peace. A @McCainInstitute Human Rights Defender, Bina Nepram has devoted her career to advocating for non-violence. We are grateful the McCain Institute is supporting courageous individuals all over the world. Learn more: mccaininstitute.org/programs/democ…

We celebrate the courage of Maria Ponomarenko, a Russian journalist and activist for RusNews, a publication dedicated to civil activism and protests in Russia. We recognized her bravery at the #OXICourageAwards. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org/annual-celebra…

At the #OXICourageAwards, Congressman @JohnSarbanes shared why we recognized @SenatorCardin with the Metropolitan Chrysostomos Award. We admire Senator Cardin’s courage in saying ‘OXI,’ or ‘No,’ to anti-semitism and all forms of intolerance. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=UvhySt…

Courage deserves to be celebrated.🌟 We are committed to recognizing brave individuals who say ‘OXI,’ or ‘No,’ to oppression, in the spirit of the Greeks’ courage in World War II. We host the #OXICourageAwards to do just that. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org/annual-celebra…

The Greeks’ extraordinary courage changed the world.🌎 We tell the story of #OXIDay, when the Greeks said ‘OXI,’ or ‘No,’ to the Axis Forces invasion, and we recognize those who say ‘OXI’ to oppression today at the #OXICourageAwards. Learn more oxidayfoundation.org/the-story-of-o…

Today, we recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom by serving in the military. We enjoy our freedom today because of the service members who fought to defend it. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. We wish you a blessed Memorial Day.❤️

“For me, Philotimo is always choosing the right path, even when it’s the hardest.” Our Scholarship winner, John Robert Deoudes, shared his moving definition of Philotimo at the #OXICourageAwards. Learn more about our scholarship program: oxidayfoundation.org/philotimo/scho…

The legacy of the Greeks’ courage lives on in our #OXICourageAwards honorees. OXI Courage Laureates, including @vkaramurza, shared how the Greeks’ courage during World War II inspires them. Learn more about OXI Day: oxidayfoundation.org/the-story-of-o…

All over the world, everyday and everywhere, mothers show incredible courage in caring for their children. We are grateful for the mothers whose love and courage inspire us. From all of us at #ItTakesCourage, happy Mother’s Day!❤️

We were grateful to have current and former OXI Courage Laureates join us at the #OXICourageAwards. The OXI Courage honorees carry a powerful legacy — in speaking truth, standing against hate, and fighting for equality all over the world. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org/annual-celebra…

World leaders, then and now, agree: Greek courage changed the world.🌎 At the OXI Day Foundation, our mission is to raise global awareness for the Greeks’ incredible courage, and to honor those who say ‘OXI’ to oppression today. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org

At the #OXICourageAwards, Shabana Basij-Rasikh (@sbasijrasikh) spoke about the courage of the Afghan men who are supporting their daughters’ education at SOLA School. Watch her speech: youtube.com/watch?v=o4yE2k…

The OXI Day Foundation is proud to celebrate courage all over the world for more than a decade.💯 We commemorate these heroes for freedom through the #OXICourageAwards and through @_ittakescourage. Learn more: oxidayfoundation.org

As we celebrate #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate everyone who has shown courage in healthcare.💙 #ItTakesCourage to care for each other. Thank you to everyone who shows daily bravery in standing for healthcare.💯

The OXI Day Foundation’s Metropolitan Chrystosomos Award commemorates an incredible act of courage during World War II. @JohnSarbanes shared this story at the #OXICourageAwards, when he presented the award to @SenatorCardin. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=UvhySt…