Hey there, globetrotters and news enthusiasts! 🌍 Ever heard of someone who’s a superstar in both style and substance? Well, Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, is making waves in Paris, and we've got all the deets! 🇨🇳🇫🇷
Empowering Women, One Lesson at a Time 💪📚
On May 6, Peng visited the UNESCO headquarters in Paris and had an inspiring chat with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. She highlighted how promoting girls' and women's education is THE game-changer for social progress and building a shared future for humanity.
She spilled the tea on China's latest strides in this arena, especially the Spring Bud Project. This nationwide initiative has raised a whopping 2.91 billion yuan ($403 million) and helped 4.09 million girls get back to school and improve teaching conditions in underprivileged areas. Talk about girl power! 🚺✨
Peng, who’s been the UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education for a decade, shared how jazzed she is to see more women living their best lives thanks to education. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023, China ranked first among 146 countries in enrollment in tertiary education with a perfect score, meaning no gender gap! 🎓👌
She's all about teamwork and mentioned that the Chinese side is eager to collaborate with UNESCO to pump up global investment in girls' and women's education. Let's help more women access equal education rights and craft an awesome future together! 🌟
Cultural Bridges Over the Seine 🎨🌉
But wait, there's more! Peng also swung by the Orsay Museum to soak up some epic Impressionist masterpieces by legends like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 🎨❤️
She noted that both the Chinese and French peeps have mad love for painting. Peng hopes for more artsy exchanges so everyone can vibe with each other's cultures and deepen mutual understanding. Culture swap, anyone? 🎭🇨🇳🇫🇷
Oh, and heads up! 2024 is the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. Both sides are gearing up for a series of cool events, from performing arts to visual arts, cultural heritage, and tourism promos. Time to mark those calendars and get ready for some cultural fireworks! 🎆🗓️
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Peng Liyuan highlights women's education, cultural exchanges in Paris
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