The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an organization that coordinates international cooperation in education, science, culture and communication to create a better future.
In a bid to address one of their global priorities, the issue of gender inequality, UNESCO invited 55 women – from presidents to foreign ministers – to speak at their ‘Soft Power Today’ conference and 14-year-old Zuriel Oduwole made the prestigious list.
It’s not even a little surprising that Zuriel was called to speak. At only 14 she has met with over 23 presidents and prime ministers to discuss education policy issues – including the leaders of Nigeria, Kenya, and Liberia.
During the conference, she was also honoured by a member of the Global Council of Women Leaders and current president of Malta, Marie-Louise Preca, for her continuous work in speaking out for girl-child education.
Sharing what she took away from the conference, Zuriel said on Facebook:
“Privilege is invinsible to those who have it – because they can’t see they have it, and can’t see how it affects others who don’t have it.”
Source: Konbini.com