In villages from Uganda to Zambia, girls once chose early marriage over classrooms. Programs like the Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) and the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) are changing the game—building safe campuses and supporting nearly 1 million teens to stay in school 🌍📚.
This week in Beijing, in the Chinese mainland, UNESCO marked the 10th anniversary of its Prize for Girls' and Women's Education. Projects from Kenya and Lebanon received awards, shining a spotlight on grassroots efforts that break barriers for young women.
Peng Liyuan, UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, joined Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s director-general, to honor these changemakers. In her keynote, Peng highlighted a new frontier: AI and rapid tech shifts are reshaping our world. 'We must place greater emphasis on women's science education,' she said, urging all women to gain tech know-how and innovative skills to thrive in this revolution 🔬✨.
From rural schools to global stages, the message is clear: empowering women with science and technology is the key to a brighter, more inclusive future. Let’s get inspired and support the next generation of women innovators! 🚀💡
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