UNESCO prize for Girls and Women’s Education awarded to Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE)
Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE) is thrilled to
announce a momentous achievement as its flagship program, Star Schools, has
been honored as one of the two Laureates of the esteemed 2023 UNESCO Prize for
Girls and Women’s Education.
The ceremony, held in Beijing, China, was a moment of
immense pride as Ms. Fajer Rabia Pasha, the Executive Director of PAGE,
received the coveted shield from the honorable China’s First Lady, Peng Liyuan.
The event was also attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to China, H.E Mr Moin Ul
Haque.
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This recognition not only signifies a significant milestone
for PAGE but also firmly establishes the organization as the first in Pakistan
to receive such a distinguished accolade from UNESCO. Speaking on the occasion,
Ms. Fajer Rabia Pasha said, “On behalf of Pakistan Alliance for Girls
Education, I stand before you today profoundly humbled and deeply honored to
accept the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education.” She further said,
“As we celebrate the progress we’ve made in promoting girls’ and women’s
education, we must also acknowledge the challenges that persist. The global
pandemic has exacerbated existing disparities in education, with girls being
disproportionately affected. We cannot afford to let this setback deter us.
Instead, we must use this moment as a catalyst for renewed commitment and
innovation in our efforts to ensure that every girl, regardless of her
circumstances, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve her dreams.”
The selection of the Star Schools project by the Pakistan
Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE) as the 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls and
Women’s Education Laureate comes as a result of rigorous evaluations by an
Independent International Jury. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay,
following the Jury’s recommendations, has bestowed this distinguished honor
upon PAGE. The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education is a celebration
of outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions,
and organizations that are committed to advancing girls’ and women’s education.
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University scientist elected as Vice President of World Academy of Sciences
Executive Director PAGE, Ms. Fajer Rabia Pasha also
expressed her gratitude towards the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of
Education, and National Commission for UNESCO for their valuable and continued
support for the advancement of girls’ education in the country. “I thank the
Pakistani government for nominating the Star Schools Programme. I would also
like to express our sincere gratitude to the People’s Republic of China, the
donor country for the prize. Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to fund
more schools and use the prize as a catalyst for greater change.”
PAGE is honored to be at the forefront of this
transformative work, and this recognition motivates the organization to
continue its unwavering commitment to empowering girls and women through
education in Pakistan.
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