14th Ceremony for the L'Oreal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science: L'Oreal and UNESCO Renew Their Support for Science
14th Ceremony for the L'Oreal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science: L'Oreal and UNESCO Renew Their Support for Science
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PARIS, Mar. 30 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --
The L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Ceremony, presided by
Professor Gunter Blobel, Nobel Prize in Medicine 1999, took place last night at
UNESCO headquarters. Five exceptional women scientists who contribute to
resolving major global challenges were distinguished by the awards, presented
by Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO and Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones,
Chairman of the L'Oreal Corporate Foundation.
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Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO, commented, "In order to meet the
challenges of the future, we must encourage science and women's potential."
Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Chairman of the L'Oreal Corporate Foundation
reaffirmed, "This award has changed the lives of numerous scientific women. In
becoming emblematic of the ethical commitment of our company, this program has
inspired and motivated us all."
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About the L'Oreal Foundation
The L'Oreal Foundation, created in 2007, pursues the goal of making the
world a better place each day. It draws on the Group's values and business to
strengthen and perpetuate the Group's commitment to social responsibility. As
the second-largest corporate foundation in France, the L'Oreal Foundation is
committed to three types of action: promoting scientific research in the
fundamental and human sciences, supporting education and helping individuals
made vulnerable by alternations to their appearance to reclaim their rightful
place in society.
About UNESCO
Since its creation in 1945, UNESCO has pursued its mission of promoting
science at the service of sustainable development and peace. It focuses on
policy development and building capacities in science, technology and
innovation and promoting and strengthening science education and engineering.
UNESCO fosters the sustainable management of freshwater, oceans and terrestrial
resources, the protection of biodiversity, and using the power of science to
cope with climate change and natural hazards. The Organization also works to
eliminate all forms of discrimination and to promote equality between men
and women, especially in scientific research.
Press contacts :
L'Oreal
Catherine Rose / +33-1-47-56-85-42 / catherine.rose@loreal.com
Laura Lovasik / +33-1-47-56-76-77 / laura.lovasik@loreal.com
Publicis Consultants
Florence Marin / +33-1-44-82-45-17 / florence.marin@consultants.publicis.fr
Colette Genin / +33-1-44-82-45-31 / colette.genin@consultants.publicis.fr
UNESCO Press Office
Sue Williams / +33-1-45-68-17-06 / s.williams@unesco.org
Source: L'Oreal-UNESCO Pour les Femmes et la Science
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