Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and his daughter, Irina Mihailovna Virganskaya, leave the Women's World Awards gala event Nov. 29, 2005 in Leipzig, Germany. Mr. Gorbachev, World Awards president, presented the awards.
Former Soviet leader Michail Gorbachev presents the Women's Tolerance Award to Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, during the Women's World Award 2005 Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005.
Actress Teri Hatcher accepts the World Actress Award during the Women's World Award Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. This was the second international honor for the Desperate Housewives star, who won a Golden Globe earlier in the year.
Actress Teri Hatcher gestures during the Women's World Award Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. She was honored with the World Actress Award 2005.
French actress Catherine Deneuve poses during the Women's World Award Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. She was honored with the World Lifetime Achievement Award 2005.
British singer Lisa Stansfield performs during the Women's World Award Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. She was honored with the World Arts Award 2005.
Britain's singer Lisa Stansfield, recipient of the World Arts Award 2005, accepts her award on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. The Women's World Award Gala was held in Leipzig, Germany.
British artist Alison Lapper, who was born with no arms as a result of a rare chromosomal disorder, enters the stage during the Women's World Award Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. She was honored with the World Achievement Award 2005.
British artist Alison Lapper poses with her World Achievement Award at the Women's World Awards, Nov. 29, 2005 in Leipzig, Germany.
Designer Donatella Versace from Italy speaks during the Women's World Award Gala in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. She was honored with the World Fashion Award 2005.
The second annual Women's World Awards honors exceptional women who have made a difference and provided inspiration to others. The awards are part of a global initiative called "Women's World Forum" whose goal is to support the rights of women throughout the world.
Television presenter Sabine Christiansen arrives at the second annual Women's World Awards on Nov. 29, 2005 in Leipzig, Germany. She received the World Media Award.
Canadian model Linda Evangelista, left, helps British artist Alison Lapper put in earphones for translations during a press conference of the Women's World Awards in Leipzig, Germany Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. Evangelista was honored with the World Style Icon Award and Lapper with the World Achievement Award.
French actress Catherine Deneuve smokes during a press conference of the Women's World Awards in Leipzig, Germany on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. Deneuve was honored with the World Award for Lifetime Achievement.
American actress Teri Hatcher smiles at a press conference of the Women's World Awards in Leipzig, Germany on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. Hatcher was honored with the World Actress Award 2005.
Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, speaks during a press conference of the Women's World Awards in Leipzig, Germany on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005. Bhutto was honored with the World Tolerance Award.