During her visit to New York to participate in the events of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska received the Unlock Big Change award from the global charity Theirworld.
The First Lady was honored with it for her commitment to education and the well-being of children in Ukraine.
“But I will redirect this honorary award to all educators and students, all volunteers, philanthropists and other figures – in short, to everyone who makes everyday education in Ukraine possible. To everyone who returns our children their legitimate right to development,” the spouse of the President said.
Traditionally, this award is presented to people who show courage and leadership in fighting for the right of every child to go to school, standing up for the rights of girls and women, or making the impossible possible.
In particular, it was received by the first woman Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Minister of Education of Lebanon for enabling 400,000 Syrian refugees to attend school.
Theirworld activists include Graça Machel, a fighter for Mozambican independence, and Melinda Gates, an advocate for gender equality.
