We are delighted that our recent high-level seminar, “Education Diplomacy: How International Perspectives Shape the Next Generation,” held on September 28, 2024, at the Penn Club in New York during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, was featured by ShanghaiEye. Learn more about our Education Diplomacy event.
This seminar brought together global education experts, policymakers, business leaders, and students to discuss the importance of education as a diplomatic tool in fostering global leadership, peace, and cross-cultural understanding.
ShanghaiEye’s feature highlighted several key moments from the seminar:
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Dr. Susan Sclafani, FWE Vice President, emphasized the role of education in alleviating poverty and promoting development, commending initiatives such as sending experienced teachers to rural areas to improve education quality and foster urban-rural understanding.
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Dr. Natalia Kanem, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA, delivered a video message stressing governments’ role in advancing girls’ education and ensuring equity through education diplomacy.
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Ani Kharajian, FWE Vice President & Steering Committee Member, highlighted the importance of international education for building cultural knowledge and bridges across communities.
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Bentley Zhao, Chairman & CEO of New Empire Group, and Rossana Hu, Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, stressed that international exchange strengthens collaboration in business, politics, and society.
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Student speaker Holley Coulter reflected on how international education fosters empathy and a deeper appreciation of diversity for the next generation.
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“The seminar provided new perspectives on education diplomacy, demonstrating the potential of international cooperation in cultivating the next generation of global leaders and promoting world peace,” ShanghaiEye reported.
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We sincerely thank ShanghaiEye for highlighting our work in advancing education diplomacy and global leadership.
This recognition reinforces FWE’s mission to advance education diplomacy worldwide. We will continue to host impactful seminars and forums, building strong partnerships and sharing international perspectives to shape the next generation of leaders. Learn more about our Education Diplomacy event.
