Clinton is a former first girl, senator and US secretary of state, and unsuccessfully ran towards Donald Trump for the presidency in 2016.
She was honoured for having “made historical past many instances over many years in public service,” together with being the primary girl nominated by a significant get together for a US presidential run, the White Home mentioned in a press release.
Additionally honoured was billionaire financier and left-wing philanthropist George Soros, whose award was accepted by his son Alexander.
Soros was honoured as a result of he “has supported organizations, and tasks the world over that strengthen democracy, human rights, training and social justice”.
