Theirworld\u2019s Annual High-Level Global Education Dinner\u2014 held at a hotel during the United Nations General Assembly here in the USA on Monday (local time) \u2014 brought together global leaders and changemakers to champion education for all.<\/p>\n
A central highlight of the evening was the presentation of Theirworld\u2019s Unlock Big Change award to Prof Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate and founder of the Grameen Bank, in recognition of his pioneering work in social and economic development and his unwavering commitment to education.<\/p>\n
Theirworld is a global children’s charity committed to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation.<\/p>\n
Co-hosted by Gordon Brown, UN Special Envoy for Global Education and former UK Prime Minister, and Sarah Brown, Chair of Theirworld and Executive Chair of the Global Business Coalition for Education, the event celebrated the power of education to transform lives and communities.<\/p>\n
Prof Yunus was honoured alongside Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, but it was Prof Yunus\u2019s lifelong mission to eradicate poverty through microfinance\u2014and to make education a core part of that mission\u2014that resonated most deeply with attendees.<\/p>\n
In presenting the award, Gordon Brown praised Prof Yunus as a global trailblaser whose work has empowered millions.<\/p>\n