UNESCO Special Envoy

CGTN: Peng Liyuan urges advancing education for girls, women

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

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 urges advancing education for girls, women

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 11, 2021

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.

Academy Award Winner Forest Whitaker to Be Recognized for His Social Activism During the 2022 International Peace Honors Presented by PeaceTech Lab

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Monday, October 18, 2021

PeaceTech Lab , the award-winning non-profit organization founded by the United States Institute of Peace , announced today that his efforts will be celebrated and honored during the 2022 International Peace Honors , to be held in January 2022.

Key Points: 
  • PeaceTech Lab , the award-winning non-profit organization founded by the United States Institute of Peace , announced today that his efforts will be celebrated and honored during the 2022 International Peace Honors , to be held in January 2022.
  • I have witnessed change in the most unlikely places and have seen communities healing and transforming together, shared Whitaker.
  • Forest Whitaker has led education efforts and initiated youth programs in South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, Mexico and the United States.
  • It is truly our privilege to honor his valuable social contributions, added MariaEsmeralda Paguaga, Executive Producer of the International Peace Honors .

Bank of the West Expands Partnership with Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative to Support Conflict Resolution Program

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Bank of the West team members will also have the opportunity to support WPDI through volunteering.

Key Points: 
  • Bank of the West team members will also have the opportunity to support WPDI through volunteering.
  • I want to thank Bank of the West for joining me in this endeavor, which will help to make the world a more peaceful place".
  • Through our support of WPDI's Domestic Harmonizer Program, Bank of the West is helping young people succeed," said Nandita Bakhshi, CEO and President of Bank of the West.
  • This two year partnership expansion is the result of a longstanding relationship between Bank of the West, BNP Paribas and WPDI.