Hey tech tribe! 🌟 Last Friday in Beijing, Peng Liyuan—UNESCO’s special envoy for girls' and women's education and spouse of President Xi Jinping—joined Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s director-general, at the 2025 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women's Education ceremony. 🏆
Over the past 10 years, this prize has spotlighted game-changing projects—from Nairobi coding clubs to Beirut science workshops—that help girls and women power up through education. Peng praised these initiatives for giving millions the confidence to chase their dreams. ✨
Now, enter the AI-driven era! 🚀 Peng stressed the need to supercharge women’s science education—think coding bootcamps, robotics labs, and digital design—so more women can ride the wave of new tech and spark fresh innovations.
“We must strive to ensure that women can embrace the technological revolution and create fulfilled lives,” Peng said, highlighting plans to deepen cooperation with UNESCO and global partners on capacity-building programs.
Azoulay applauded the Chinese mainland for its support to UNESCO and underscored the agency’s commitment to fostering even more global collaboration in girls’ and women’s education. 🤝
Before the awards, Peng and Azoulay brainstormed ways to boost STEM learning, snapped pics with past winners, and explored a photo exhibit celebrating a decade of impact.
With around 300 attendees—from UN reps in Beijing to teachers, students, and diplomats—this celebration proves that investing in women’s science education benefits us all. 🌏💡
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Peng Liyuan calls for empowering women through science education
cgtn.com
