教育的意义

What is the ultimate purpose of education？ To teach children and young adults how to be functioning, contributing members of their societies？ To train future workers＇？ To enable individuals to grow, lead full lives, better able to understand~ transfbn-n themselves, their surroundings and the world at large？     

Popular Beijing Baba

Beijing might not be the Stockh young their s not to olin of China, where fathers proudly push trollers while trying be too obvious about showing off their fatherhoodBut that is not to say a modern Chinese dad does not participate in childrearing, Even though we are living in a culture often described as ＂macho,＂ many fresh fathers are spending most of their spare time taking care of their babies. Although I have not yet met any Chinese stay-at-home dads, ＂stroller dad days＂ might not be that far ahead of us.     

编辑推荐

摩卡站 With the success of their two restaurants, Mosto and Modo Urban Deli, chef Daniel Urdaneta, from Venezuela, and co- owner Alex Molina, from Columbia, are now embarking on a new concept for their cuisine empire. Moka Bros opened last month in Nali Patio, Sanlitun, and the partners＇ concept is for the eatery to be a casual spot tbr urban diners to relax and have access to clean, healthy and affordable food.     

妇女发展

“两癌筛查”造福广大农村妇女 Women make special contributions to social progress and human development, as they give birth to and raise their children. Therefore, it is vital that their health be protected properly. In 2009, the All-China Women＇s Federation （ACWF） and China＇s ministries of Health and Finance implemented the cancer- screening project. Under the project, rural Chinese women can receive free screening for cervical and breast cancer （the ＂two cancers＂）. Tile project＇s aims are to raise awareness about the importance of healthcare and to detect the ＂two cancers＂ early so afflicted women can receive timely medical treatment.     

地球一小时

Earth Hour is an initiative that encourages people,all over the world, to turn off their lights and other electricity consuming devices on the last Saturday of March, every year, from 8：30 pm to 9：30 pm.     

建议

I recently moved to China, with my family, and 1 have been wolTied abot, t the air pollution. As my children are relatively small, 1 am very concerned about their health. I want to know the best way to protect them from the pollution, both outside and inside the house. Which masks should they wear？ Where can I buy air puritiers？     

速读

第二届“国际女童日”呼吁关注女童权利 Plan International （China） （an international organization dedicated to helping poor Chinese children access their rights, especially to health, education, a livelihood and protection） and the Beijing Cultural Development Center for Rural Women （BCDCRW） on October 11 held a seminar to mark the Second International Day of the Girl Child. Discussed were gender issues and matters related to disaster reduction.     

读者来信

Dear Women of China, Are there statistics, or studies, to which I can refer on the matter of women＇s land-use rights？ Do women in rural areas manage/contract their own land？     

国务院妇儿工委办公室组织专家开展“儿童纲要实施项目”国家级督导

To promote the National Program for Children＇s Development （2011-2020）, the Office of the National Working Committee on Children and Women （NWCCW） under the State Council, in cooperation with the United Nations International Children＇s Emergency Fund （UNICEF）, implemented a five-year （2011- 2015） project to promote implementation of the program in the 20 counties, cities or districts in which the project was introduced. The purpose of the project is to help solve the problems children face in their lives, to promote children＇s development and to protect children＇s legal rights and interests.     

中国古代女性有地位吗?(英文)

Women in ancient China were prohibited from holding any position of power. Essentially,the women were"objects" sold into marriage.Their feet were bound to prevent them from escaping. While they could not hold positions of power,women were in control of their homes.A man was permitted to have more than one wife,and the women had a rank within the household.The first wife could dictate who went where,how much     

国际交流

Invited by the president of Polish Women＇s League, a four-member delegation of Chinese women visited Poland and attended the event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Polish Women＇s League from October 18-20, 2013. The delegation, headed by Mu Hong, Director-General of the International Department of the All-China Women＇s Federation, visited grass-roots organizations of Polish Women＇s League. A. Michalak, President of Polish Women＇s League, met with the delegation. Both sides shared their opinions on improving the friendly cooperation between Chinese and Polish women. The visit helped to renew the traditional friendship between ACWF and Polish Women＇s League.     

Quest for Comfort

As China's economy improves, more and more people have the money and the resources to improve their living spaces, despite the inconveniences to their families, their neighbors and to the buildings themselves.     

网摘(英文)

If parents are sober- minded,they should try to find the root causes of their children's indulgence in on-line games,rather than merely blaming it on us.Now that children are heavily burdened with all sorts of lessons,in addition to their schoolwork,most of them are attending various extra-curricular courses,such as…English, mathematics,piano and dance. As their schedules are arranged by their parents,they have little time to tend their own interests.     

长大了，儿童节怎么过？

Women of China recommends the following places to adults who want to have fun with their friends and to free their inner child on International Children＇s Day （June 1）：     

心存感恩之情(英文)

In the autumn,the season of harvest,you should be grateful.Each creature enjoys nature's bounty,and everyone needs nurturing love from their family members,sweethearts and friends. Since ancient times,Chinese have taught their offspring to show gratitude to their loved ones,and to people who have helped them. The verse"such kindness of the warm sun,cannot be repaid by grass,"     

女性新闻(英文)

Gender-determination Lab Established for Olympics北京奥运首设性别鉴定中心A gender-determination lab was established in Beijing, the first in Olympic history,to test male athletes suspected of competing as females during the Olympic Games. Suspected athletes were evaluated,based on their external appearances,by experts,and they were asked to complete blood tests so their hormones,genes and chromosomes could be used to determine their gender.Professor Tian Qinjie,at     

Help Others,Help Me

WHEN they first came to Xingcheng, Huang Jing and her husband Ma Shiyu didn't come to help others. They came to seek their own fortune in this small, ancient coastal town where they saw prospects of prosperity. So when the couple decided to move to Xingcheng, they didn't know their coming would be a turning point for many locals. too.     

Footprints of Women Reporters

In every important historical event from the Founding Ceremony of New China in 1949 to today's opening and reform, from domestic economic construction to regional wars in the word, Chinese women journalists have left their footprints. The eight pictures shown here are not able to display all of their charms, but at least our readers may see how they cover their reports with diligence and hard work.     

关爱留守儿童：全社会的共同责任

Many people have left their communities in rural China to find work in larger urban areas in recent years. Sadly, the majority of those people have left their children in their hometowns,     

Paths to Success

The female scientists have made remarkable academicachievements on a par with their male counterparts.Opening their lift scroll, each of them is a thick andrich book, tempting one to read, leading one to think.