🎓 An old saying goes, "women hold up half of the sky." But building the sky means more than recognition—it’s about giving everyone a fair shot through education.
Next spring, the Chinese mainland will host a global summit in Beijing to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 World Conference on Women. The goal? To shine a spotlight on how far women’s education and opportunities have advanced—from basic school enrollment to university seats. 🌟
According to the latest white paper, "the Chinese mainland’s Achievements in Women’s Well-Rounded Development in the New Era," the gender gap in basic education is virtually gone: 99.9% of primary school–age girls are enrolled. In universities, women now make up 50.76% of the student body—up 14 points since 1995! 📈
How did this happen? Step by step: the Chinese mainland rolled out nine-year compulsory education, expanded university access, and made gender equality a core target in its 13th Five-Year Plan (2016–2020). The 2021 development outline further backed support for women at every education level, while the 2022 revision of the Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests introduced a lifelong learning system for women. 🛤️
Investing in girls’ education isn’t just fair—it’s smart economics. The World Bank says that 12 years of schooling for all girls could add up to $30 trillion in global lifetime earnings. More educated women boost the workforce, earn higher wages, and help fuel economic growth for families and societies. 💰🌎
With the upcoming Beijing summit, the Chinese mainland plans to share its journey, spark fresh ideas, and empower a new generation of women leaders. After all, when we all rise, the sky’s the limit. 🚀
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