Global Leaders Rally for Women’s Development as China Steps Up
At this year’s Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping announced a bold $10 million commitment to the United Nations over five years to advance women’s rights worldwide. The move has sparked optimism among grassroots advocates like Nkoile Selina, a UNESCO laureate and founder of Kenya’s Nashipai Maasai Community Project.
💡 "This funding could be transformative," Selina told NewspaperAmigo.com. "It’s not just about money—it’s about amplifying voices often left out of global conversations." Her project focuses on education and economic opportunities for Indigenous women in East Africa.
Key initiatives under China’s plan include:
- Digital skills training programs 🌐
- Expanding access to maternal healthcare 🏥
- Support for women-led climate resilience projects 🌱
With young professionals and activists driving the gender equality movement, this announcement adds fuel to a global fire. As one Gen-Z delegate put it: "Equality isn’t a trend—it’s the future." 🚀
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UNESCO laureate on Xi's support for global women's development
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