Wife of the Chinese President, Peng Liyuan and her husband President Xi Jinping accompanied with UNESCO Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls’ and Women’s Education, attended a graduation ceremony for pre-school teachers in the South African capital of Pretoria on Tuesday 24th of July, 2018. The Chinese first lady was accompanied by Tshepo Motsepe, wife of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and a representative of the African Self Help Association Trust at the event. The pre-school teachers performed South African songs and dances to welcome the Chinese guests. According to the first lady, teaching is a noble profession. In the quest to help the children realize their dreams and eventually carry forward the cause of national rejuvenation and prosperity, teachers should always bear in mind the expectations and responsibilities entrusted to them by their country, maintain a high standard of professional and personal ethics, stay benevolent and never give…

In traditionally macho Brazil and in the male-dominant sports world, a female coach, Yuko Fujii was appointed head coach of the country’s renowned judo men’s team. Today, she has made history as the first female head coach of Brazilian men’s judo. The only woman to ever coach the Brazilian women’s national football team was fired after less than a year, prompting protests by players. The Brazilian Judo Confederation hopes it is playing a part in changing that. “Our selection of Yuko as head coach for the men’s team really surprised the judo world. I’m sure other federations and other sports teams in Brazil will follow the example.” “Yuko is an excellent example of the increasing recognition of women’s role in sports, especially since judo is a martial art that women have had restricted access to throughout history,” says Ney Wilson, a confederation administrator. Yuko says that she just wants…

A flight school in Saudi Arabia is opening its doors for women, following the end of a decades-long driving ban. Oxford Aviation Academy, a leading trainer and crew recruiter, has already received applications from hundreds of women hoping to start lessons in September at a new branch in the eastern city of Dammam. According to applicant Dalal Yashar, who aspires to work as a civil pilot “People used to travel abroad (to study aviation), which was difficult for women more than men.” “We are no longer living in the era where women were allowed (to work) in limited areas. All avenues are now opened for women. If you have the appetite, you have the ability,” she said. The academy is part of a $300 million project that includes a school for aircraft maintenance and an international center for flight simulators at the airport. Students receive three years of academic…