Audrey Azoulay

CGTN: Peng Liyuan sends congratulatory message to UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China's First Lady Peng Liyuan, also United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, sent a congratulatory message to the award of UNESCO via a video on October 12.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China's First Lady Peng Liyuan, also United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, sent a congratulatory message to the award of UNESCO via a video on October 12.
  • In 2015, China established the Girls' and Women's Education Award with UNESCO, and Peng mentioned that there are millions of people who devote their life for the education of girls and women in China.
  • Audrey Azoulay, director-general of UNESCO, thanked the Chinese government for supporting the establishment of Girls' and Women's Education Awards.
  • The UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education honors outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations to advance girls' and women's education.

CGTN: Peng Liyuan sends congratulatory message to UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Articles, Organizations, Education, UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education, Female education, Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO

In 2015, China established the Girls' and Women's Education Award with UNESCO, and Peng mentioned that there are millions of people who devote their life for the education of girls and women in China.

Key Points: 
  • In 2015, China established the Girls' and Women's Education Award with UNESCO, and Peng mentioned that there are millions of people who devote their life for the education of girls and women in China.
  • She established the first full-tuition-free girls high school in China, which helps many young girls from poverty-stricken families receive education.
  • Audrey Azoulay, director-general of UNESCO, thanked the Chinese government for supporting the establishment of Girls' and Women's Education Awards.
  • The UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education honors outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations to advance girls' and women's education.

The Third UNESCO Creative Cities Beijing Summit Highlights Creativity and Innovation

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Friday, September 18, 2020
Articles, UNESCO, Design, United Nations Development Group, Creative Cities Network, Beijing, Audrey Azoulay, Creativity

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third UNESCO Creative Cities Beijing Summit is held in Beijing from September 17-18, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third UNESCO Creative Cities Beijing Summit is held in Beijing from September 17-18, 2020.
  • "Beijing, as the City of Design of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), has set a good example of integrating the thousands of years of history and cutting-edge technology," the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, remarked in her opening speech.
  • During the summit, the e-publication of "UNESCO Creative Cities' Response to the COVID-19" was globally launched.
  • Furthermore, the three panels emphasize three different topics on Creative Cities, Science, Technology and Creativity, as well as Inter-city Collaboration.

The Third UNESCO Creative Cities Beijing Summit Highlights Creativity and Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 18, 2020
Articles, UNESCO, Design, United Nations Development Group, Creative Cities Network, Beijing, Audrey Azoulay, Creativity

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third UNESCO Creative Cities Beijing Summit is held in Beijing from September 17-18, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third UNESCO Creative Cities Beijing Summit is held in Beijing from September 17-18, 2020.
  • "Beijing, as the City of Design of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), has set a good example of integrating the thousands of years of history and cutting-edge technology," the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, remarked in her opening speech.
  • During the summit, the e-publication of "UNESCO Creative Cities' Response to the COVID-19" was globally launched.
  • Furthermore, the three panels emphasize three different topics on Creative Cities, Science, Technology and Creativity, as well as Inter-city Collaboration.

PhosAgro Delegation Headed by CEO Andrey Guryev Takes Part in Opening Ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters to Launch International Year of the Periodic Table

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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The UN proclaimed 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table, which was developed by the great Russian scientist Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev 150 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • The UN proclaimed 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table, which was developed by the great Russian scientist Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev 150 years ago.
  • The official Opening Ceremony to launch International Year of the Periodic Table took place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris and was attended by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, Russia's Minister of Science and Higher Education Mikhail Kotjukov, President of France's Acadmie des Sciences, Pierre Corvol and PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev.
  • In his speech, PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev noted: "We are proud and grateful for the fact that the UN chose PhosAgro to be a partner of the International Year of the Periodic Table.
  • And, of course, we expect this year to introduce us to many new names and discoveries that will benefit humanity."

PhosAgro Delegation Headed by CEO Andrey Guryev Takes Part in Opening Ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters to Launch International Year of the Periodic Table

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Organizations, Countries, Given names, Andrey Guryev, PhosAgro, Dmitri Mendeleev, Periodic table, UNESCO, Russia, Audrey Azoulay, Dmitry, Andrey Guryev Jr.

The UN proclaimed 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table, which was developed by the great Russian scientist Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev 150 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • The UN proclaimed 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table, which was developed by the great Russian scientist Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleev 150 years ago.
  • The official Opening Ceremony to launch International Year of the Periodic Table took place at UNESCO headquarters in Paris and was attended by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, Russia's Minister of Science and Higher Education Mikhail Kotjukov, President of France's Acadmie des Sciences, Pierre Corvol and PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev.
  • In his speech, PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev noted: "We are proud and grateful for the fact that the UN chose PhosAgro to be a partner of the International Year of the Periodic Table.
  • And, of course, we expect this year to introduce us to many new names and discoveries that will benefit humanity."

International Jazz Day 2018 Comes to a Close Following Celebratory Concerts in St. Petersburg and New Orleans

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Jazz, Music, Culture, International Jazz Day, Jazz culture, UNESCO, Herbie Hancock, Goodwill ambassador, Hancock, Audrey Azoulay

The All-Star Global Concert included special remarks from the International Jazz Day Co-Chairs: UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock.

Key Points: 
  • The All-Star Global Concert included special remarks from the International Jazz Day Co-Chairs: UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock.
  • Earlier in the week, the International Jazz Day festivities kicked off in New Orleans with an International Jazz Day Salute to New Orleans concert at the historic Orpheum Theater.
  • International Jazz Day was adopted by the UNESCO Member Nations on the initiative of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock.
  • International Jazz Day programs are made possible by Toyota, the 2018 Lead Partner.