Pakistani school earns 2023 Unesco prize for girls and women education

Pakistani school earns 2023 Unesco prize for girls and women education

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Pakistani school earns 2023 UNESCO prize for girls and women education

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (Islamabad) has been selected as one of the two laureates of 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education.

The Prize’s international jury considered the school as an excellent example of a highly successful, locally led initiative that is changing mindsets on girls’ and women’s right to education, a statement received here on Thursday said. 

The Prize honours the outstanding contributions of individuals, institutions and organisations to advancing girls’ and women’s education, and showcases successful projects promoting best practices in the field. The award is a diploma and a cheque for $50,000 to further the project’s work.

The award ceremony was held on Thursday in Beijing in the presence of UNESCO DG Audrey Azoulay.