Hillary Clinton Century Award Photos

As the weather warms up and May flowers begin to bloom, women around the world are making statements — of both the political and the fashion variety. Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton earned praise for her achievements while current First Lady Michelle Obama honored military families for Mother's Day. Meanwhile, the president offered his support for gay rights, Queen Elizabeth II spoke up in Parliament, and ladies across the US brought out their finest (and silliest) hats for the Kentucky Derby. Click through the slideshow to see all that and more!