New York, Sept. 24 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate and founder of the Grameen Bank, was honoured with Theirworld's Unlock Big Change award in recognition of his pioneering work in social and economic development and his unwavering commitment to education.

Theirworld's Annual High-Level Global Education Dinner, held during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, brought together global leaders and changemakers to champion education for all.

The event was held on Monday evening at a hotel in New York.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of Theirworld's Unlock Big Change award to Prof Yunus, his Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said on Tuesday.

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