Beijing is set to host the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women this month, celebrating the anniversary of the groundbreaking 1995 World Conference on Women. 🎉 From the streets of Beijing to cities in Africa and Latin America, young people are buzzing about the strides women have made—and the challenges that remain.
📢 CGTN Stringer hit the pavement to capture global perspectives, asking locals about women’s progress, favorite female-led films, and must-read books championing gender equality. Betizhe Osmanova Akova, a Bulgarian student at Tsinghua University, led conversations in Beijing, where student Zhang highlighted the surge of inspiring women breaking barriers. "Seeing more women achieve their dreams gives me courage," Zhang shared.
🌱 The discussions revealed a common thread: young people worldwide are energized by stories of resilience, from tech innovators to grassroots activists. Films like Hidden Figures and books like Becoming by Michelle Obama emerged as favorites, proving pop culture is a powerful tool for change.
💡 As leaders prepare to gather in Beijing, one thing’s clear: the next generation is ready to rewrite the script on gender equality—and they’re doing it with passion, creativity, and global solidarity.
