The 4th Asian-African Women’s Development and Cooperation Forum was held today (10 November) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Centered on the theme “Opportunities and Challenges for Women’s Development in the Age of AI,” the forum brought together, both in person and online, former presidents and dignitaries, ambassadors to China, representatives of international women’s organisations, renowned scholars, and influential social leaders from across Asia and Africa to explore new opportunities for women’s advancement in education, technology, and social innovation.
A group photo of EdUHK Council Chairman Dr David Wong Yau-kar (seventh right) and President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin (fourth left) with distinguished speakers and guests before the forumNumber 1
EdUHK Council Chairman Dr David Wong Yau-kar signs the guest wallNumber 2
Government officials, ambassadors to China and representatives of international women’s organizations from Asia and Africa sign the guest wallNumber 3
Ms Shirley Lam Shuet-lai, Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, said women are a vital force in driving social progress and sustainable developmentNumber 4
Dr Zhao Meiling, President of the Women Empowerment & Development Society in Asia-Africa delivers welcome speechNumber 5
EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin delivers a speechNumber 6
Video Speech by H.E. Dr Joyce Banda, former President of MalawiVideo Speech by H.E. Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of MauritiusNumber 7
Video Speech by H.E. Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of MauritiusNumber 8