Anni Huang Speaks at UN: Championing Women's Empowerment

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Huang stated that empowering women not only changes individual lives but also drives community progress and can lead to global transformation. As the founder of the EmpowerHER Forum, she emphasized that the international community must work together to ensure women's voices are heard and their contributions valued. Her remarks resonated strongly with attendees, who responded with enthusiastic applause several times throughout her speech.

She elaborated on the mission of the World Madam Foundation, which is dedicated to elevating women's status, promoting gender equality, and creating broader growth opportunities for women through global initiatives. The foundation places special focus on providing women with resources in education, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, helping them play a more significant role in business, culture, and society. Huang pointed out that empowering women is not only key to advancing gender equality but also a critical force for social and economic development.

Addressing Africa specifically, Huang further outlined the foundation's concrete actions on the continent. She announced the donation of sanitary supplies to African women to improve their health and provide treatments and education on personal care. These efforts aim to ensure more African girls can continue their education and live with greater dignity. Additionally, the foundation plans to offer skills training and economic support to African women, empowering them to take on a greater role in the local economy.

Huang quoted the American writer Maya Angelou, saying, "When a woman stands up for herself, she is actually speaking up for all women," to inspire women globally to fight for their rights and opportunities. She also shared that the foundation has held more than 100 events in over 40 countries and regions, directly or indirectly impacting around 1 million women.

She emphasized the untapped potential of women in driving business and social development, particularly in Africa and emerging markets. Through various international collaborative projects, the foundation supports women's entrepreneurship and leadership development, helping them balance career and life. Since the founding of the EmpowerHER Forum, it has successfully held four editions in New York, Beijing, Macau, and Portugal, becoming a vital platform for female entrepreneurship and leadership development globally.

Following the summit, Huang announced that during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the World Madam Foundation will co-host a side event with the the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network ( ARDN) and other international organizations. This event will focus on women's role in business, technology, education, and policymaking, providing more practical support to women worldwide and enabling them to contribute more significantly in various fields.