UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education

CGTN America & CGTN UN: China committed to boosting high-quality development of girls' and women's education

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- China attaches great importance to ensuring women's equal right to education. Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the advancement of girls' and women's education, stated this when attending the award ceremony of the 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education held in Beijing on Thursday.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- China attaches great importance to ensuring women's equal right to education.
  • Chinese women's organizations have engaged in friendly exchanges with 429 women's organizations and institutions in 145 countries, as well as relevant UN organizations.
  • Additionally, China ranks at the top in core indicators of maternal and child health among middle- and upper-income countries worldwide.
  • The World Health Organization lists China among the top 10 countries with high performance in maternal and child health globally.

CGTN: Peng Liyuan urges advancing education for girls, women

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Peng, a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the advancement of girls' and women's education, spoke in an interview with the Courier, a flagship magazine published by UNESCO.

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  • Peng, a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the advancement of girls' and women's education, spoke in an interview with the Courier, a flagship magazine published by UNESCO.
  • "We should be more determined to promote girls' and women's education, work to ensure that more women receive quality education and contribute to the realization of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals," Peng said.
  • Peng affirmed the significance of UNESCO's Futures of Education initiative, saying that women are an important force for advancing human civilization and creating a better future for all.
  • In 2015, China and UNESCO jointly established the Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.

CGTN: Peng Liyuan urges advancing education for girls, women

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Peng, a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the advancement of girls' and women's education, spoke in an interview with the Courier, a flagship magazine published by UNESCO.

Key Points: 
  • Peng, a special envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the advancement of girls' and women's education, spoke in an interview with the Courier, a flagship magazine published by UNESCO.
  • "We should be more determined to promote girls' and women's education, work to ensure that more women receive quality education and contribute to the realization of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals," Peng said.
  • Peng affirmed the significance of UNESCO's Futures of Education initiative, saying that women are an important force for advancing human civilization and creating a better future for all.
  • In 2015, China and UNESCO jointly established the Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.

CGTN: Peng Liyuan attends UNESCO award ceremony for girls, women's education

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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, on Friday addressed the online award ceremony of the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, on Friday addressed the online award ceremony of the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.
  • In addition, an increasing number of people are supporting girls and women's education, and promoting gender equality in global education, she said.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative impact on girls and women in terms of education, and Peng called for more efforts to provide them with equal and quality education.
  • 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 attends UNESCO award ceremony for girls, women's education

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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, on Friday addressed the online award ceremony of the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, on Friday addressed the online award ceremony of the 2021 UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.
  • In addition, an increasing number of people are supporting girls and women's education, and promoting gender equality in global education, she said.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative impact on girls and women in terms of education, and Peng called for more efforts to provide them with equal and quality education.
  • 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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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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.