After going through strict security checks, Jasmine Li entered the bustling UN hall, filled with staff from various countries and ethnic backgrounds. She noticed portraits of the eight former UN Secretaries-General on the curved walls, symbolizing the global unity and diversity that the UN represents.
From March 11 to 22, 2024, the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) held its NGO forum at the UN, focusing on global gender equality and women's rights. The forum provided a vital platform for women's organizations worldwide to exchange ideas and advocate for gender equality, peace, women's employment, rights, and participation in international affairs.
Invited by the World Madam Foundation, Jasmine Li attended the World Women's Entrepreneurship Forum, which received wide attention from the UN, US media, and the local Chinese community. The forum was a gathering of over two hundred international guests, including influential women leaders, entrepreneurs, financial experts, and government officials.
As the global champion of World Madam, the co-founder and director of New Zealand's Shen Ze Farm, and the CEO of a century-old construction company in New Zealand, Jasmine Li spoke on topics such as women's entrepreneurship abroad, time management, and balancing family and career. Her interaction with other distinguished female representatives and entrepreneurs from around the world was immensely enriching.
Jasmine Li reflected on the increasing social responsibilities women bear today, emphasizing the importance of education, equal opportunities, and a supportive environment for women's rights in helping women excel in various fields. Jasmine Li stated, "The world is increasingly becoming a global village, where mutual exchange and learning are crucial! Life is but a few decades, maintain learning, passion, and kindness! Effort is the greatest respect for dreams!"