Beijing, Tuesday — Peng Liyuan, UNESCO special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education and wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, joined UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at an exhibition in Beijing, in the Chinese mainland, showcasing China's digital and intelligent empowerment solutions for women and girls.
The exhibition, a side event of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, put the spotlight on innovative programs that leverage digital tools to enhance skills, boost economic participation and foster inclusive growth. Through immersive displays and tutorials, attendees discovered how smart technologies are opening doors in education, entrepreneurship and public services.
Policymakers, educators and tech experts exchanged insights on scaling successful models beyond national borders, aiming to align local progress with broader objectives for global gender equality in the digital era. Personal stories from participants illustrated the tangible impact of these initiatives—from rural digital literacy drives to urban startup labs led by women.
By combining storytelling with the latest in intelligent systems, the showcase underlined the potential of technology to reshape futures and empower the next generation of female leaders. As the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women unfolds, this exhibition has set the stage for a collaborative push toward a more equitable digital landscape worldwide.
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