Peng Liyuan, also UNESCO Special Envoy for Promoting Girls’ and Women’s Education, and O. Azoulay presented awards to representatives of the China Foundation for Children and Adolescents and the Pakistan Alliance for girls’ education.
In his speech, Peng Liyuan noted that China’s close cooperation with UNESCO, especially the establishment of the Girls’ and Women’s Education Prize, has set an example, provided valuable experience and played a role. exemplary role in the development of education for girls and women around the world. world.
Stressing that the education of girls and women faces new situations, demands and challenges in the modern world, Peng Liyuan called on all parties to further increase contributions and support, actively develop women’s health, l digital education and scientific teaching, and to contribute more to women’s health. , their ability to innovate and start a business.
“I hope more people will join the cause of educating girls and women and help them change their destiny and realize the values of life through education,” Peng Liyuan said.
China attaches great importance to ensuring women’s equal rights to education and is willing to work with all parties to promote international exchanges and cooperation to promote high-quality development of girls’ education and women around the world, she said.
In turn, O. Azoulay thanked the Chinese government for its strong support to UNESCO, as well as Professor Peng Liyuan for his outstanding contribution to promoting the education of girls and women around the world.
O. Azoulay said UNESCO stands ready to continue strengthening cooperation with China to promote the development of education for girls and women around the world.
The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education is the only prize awarded by the organization to promote the education of girls and women. This year’s awards went to the China Children and Adolescent Foundation for its Spring Bud program and the Pakistan Girls’ Education Alliance for its Star School program.
The awards ceremony was attended by around 300 people, including representatives of UN agencies in Beijing, ambassadors of the respective countries, teachers and students from Chinese schools, as well as women’s representatives.
Before the ceremony, Peng Liyuan had a meeting with O. Azoulay. They exchanged views on promoting education for girls and women around the world.
