Ever wondered how tech can open doors for women and girls? Peng Liyuan, UNESCO special envoy and wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, teamed up with UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous to explore an eye-catching exhibition in Beijing showcasing the Chinese mainland's latest digital and intelligent empowerment initiatives. 🤩
From AI-powered learning platforms and virtual mentorships to smart health apps on our smartphones, the exhibit made tech feel both relatable and inspiring. Imagine automated tutoring bots helping girl students ace their exams or mobile health trackers keeping mothers and daughters in remote villages connected to doctors! 📱👩💻
This exhibition is a side event of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, bringing together changemakers committed to closing the gender gap. For many of us in South and Southeast Asia, seeing these innovations lands close to home—think similar hackathons in Jakarta or e-learning hubs in Dhaka lighting up possibilities for our next-gen leaders. 🌏✨
With digital inclusion at the forefront, the future looks brighter than ever. Whether you're a coding whiz in Kuala Lumpur or a design enthusiast in Nepal, this is your cue to join the movement and drive change. Let's keep empowering each other—one app, one idea, one swipe at a time! 🚀
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Peng Liyuan visits exhibition on digital empowerment for women, girls
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