Won Angelus Award for "War's Unwomanly Face."
On October 3, 2011, Svetlana Alexievich received the Angelus Central European Literature Award for the Polish edition of her book "War’s Unwomanly Face" ("U wojny nie ma kobiecej twarzy") in Wrocław, Poland. This significant honor recognized her exploration of women's experiences during World War II, challenging the traditionally male-centric narratives of war literature. By documenting these women's stories, Alexievich shed light on untold aspects of history, transforming public discourse and understanding of both the conflict and its enduring impacts.