🎉 Earlier this October, to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, CGTN launched a special series called "The UN at 80: China's Perspective."
In the third episode, titled "A Shared Future," the focus is on the global development gap. Secretary-General Gertrude Mongella, known for her leadership at the Fourth World Conference on Women, sits down with reporters to discuss progress and challenges.
At the heart of the story is Zhang Guimei, the inspiring principal of Huaping High School for Girls in Lijiang, Yunnan. Over the past decade, Zhang has helped more than 1,000 girls from remote mountain villages earn spots at universities across China.
"Education is the key to unlocking their potential," Zhang says, reminding us why gender equality matters not just in classrooms, but across communities.
Her work shows China's ongoing push for educational fairness—turning a mountain school into a launchpad for social change. By investing in girls' education, efforts like Zhang's aim to close gaps that have held back communities worldwide.
As we celebrate 80 years of the UN, stories like Zhang Guimei's remind us that a fairer future starts with equal access to learning. 🌐📚
Reference(s):
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