Parineeti joins Matthew McConaughey and Salma Hayek At Global Teachers Prize

She attended the Global Teacher Prize, a one million dollar recognition for teachers who change lives and dedicated to Stephen Hawking.

A massive global event that emerged from a meticulous survey of outstanding teaching efforts across 7 continents, this unique prize applauded teachers who go beyond the call of duty to shape destinies and build futures.

At a special gala dinner for this event, Parineeti joined Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Salma Hayek. Abhishek Bachchan and Akshay Kumar were also be present at this event.

Teachers from 5 continents presented these prizes.

The Varkey Foundation hosts these awards for 10 teachers after conducting elaborate thinking and research with it’s Prize Committee.

Members of the Prize Committee include ground breaking academic minds and thought leaders from the social sector from across the world.

The heads of international development organizations from China, India, UK and Africa among others shortlisted the top 10 teachers this year. With conscious, celebrated citizens like Kevin Spacey also included in the team behind this prize, the Teachers Global Prize provided a chance to experience and interact with teachers that made a difference.

Before setting off for Dubai for the ceremony, Parineeti said, “Education is an important stepping stone in anyone’s life and teachers build the foundation for their students. I firmly stand for women’s education and female empowerment and I believe they are fearless and strong, and through education we can do whatever we wish to. I am honoured to be a part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Beti Bacaho, Beti Padao’ campaign which resonates with this ideology. Education makes a woman stronger and leads to a healthier family and a healthier world."

As the face of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign of Haryana, a state with poor human development indices, Parineeti has committed herself to bringing education and empowering girls for some time. She sets an example of a responsible celebrate citizen with her choices and commitment to social change.