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TOKYO, Mar. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

Honoring inspiring women who have dedicated themselves to bettering the lives

of girls and women through education

Cle de Peau Beaute, the luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to announce

the second 'Power of Radiance Awards' as part of its long-term philanthropic

commitment to advocating for girls' education as a key for empowering a

brighter tomorrow. This follows a multi-year partnership with UNICEF to support

girls' education and empowerment. The 'Power of Radiance Awards' honors

inspirational women who have acted to drive positive change through knowledge.

The 2020 'Power of Radiance Awards' will recognize Binita Shrestha and

Pratiksha Pandey from Nepal, who have made incredible contributions to the

education and empowerment of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

(STEM). These exceptional women will be awarded a grant that can be donated to

their chosen cause to further their valuable work. The 'Power of Radiance Awards',

together with Cle de Peau Beaute's ongoing initiatives, aim to empower girls and

women to take a proactive stance in igniting a positive difference to the world.

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Education is one of the key ladders out of poverty. Yet, many girls around the

world are still denied the opportunity to advance to secondary school due to

barriers such as early marriage, poverty, discrimination and gender bias.

Due to lack of access to further education, girls and young women struggle to

advance their careers. Empowering girls to enter STEM fields of study can help

equip them with the skills to secure jobs of the future, improving financial

agency and self-sufficiency*.

"Cle de Peau Beaute was founded on the belief that women possess an inner

radiance that makes them truly beautiful. When it is unleashed and allowed to

shine, it can transform her beauty, her life and her world. At Cle de Peau Beaute,

we believe that the key to a brighter tomorrow is to unlock the potential of girls

through education and empowerment, enabling them to rise up and shine their

collective light towards the world. The 'Power of Radiance Awards' serves as

an important pillar that supports our corporate vision for social value creation.

I am honored to celebrate this year's awardees for dedicating themselves to creating

a more radiant future for other girls and women through STEM education," said

Ms. Yukari Suzuki, Chief Brand Officer of Cle de Peau Beaute.

"Education can unlock endless opportunity and it is the key to positive change,"

said Ms. Shrestha. "In developing countries across the world, 600 million girls will

enter the workforce within the next decade. A vast majority of them will work in

the informal sector where they will face hardships and challenges."

Ms. Pandey continues: "It is important that we as women and educators teach

them the invaluable lessons of confidence and self-importance. At the same

time, we must empower them with knowledge and ability to take control of their

futures and choose their paths in life. Each step we take, no matter how big or

small, is a significant and meaningful stride toward improving the opportunities

for girls in the world."

The 'Power of Radiance Awards' will be funded by a percentage of global sales

of Cle de Peau Beaute's The Serum. Designed to awaken Skin Intelligence -

skin's ability to distinguish between good and bad stimuli, The Serum also

activates the source of vitality and radiance.

As Directors of WiSTEM Nepal (Women in STEM Nepal), both Binita Shrestha and

Pratiksha Pandey are recognized for their pivotal roles in leading STEM

education and diversification projects in Nepal, that have empowered girls and

women to pursue their interests in science and technology. As an IT Engineer

and Educator, Ms. Shrestha has overseen several successful philanthropic

ventures, including a partnership between WiSTEM Nepal, UNICEF, and the Nepal

Telecommunication Authority for #InternationalGirlsinICT, a global movement

that encourages young girls to consider studies and careers in the growing

field of ICT, as well as #Net4Good, an online safety campaign for children.

Meanwhile, Ms. Pandey has devoted her career to shattering gender stereotypes

and encouraging women to sit at the front of the classroom and proudly pursue

their passions for learning and knowledge. Through WiSTEM, Ms. Pandey conducts

coding, electronics and design workshops that help inspire the next generation

of girls to pursue STEM careers.

WiSTEM Nepal is an organization that educates and empowers girls and young

women between the ages of 10-25, encouraging computational thinking, logical

thinking, brain development and problem-solving. The organization was founded

in September 2016 by a team of five, including Ms. Shrestha and Ms. Pandey. To

date, WiSTEM Nepal has helped over 370 girls and young women learn about the

wonderful world of STEM, empowering them with the confidence to stake their

claim to living in an equal world.

The power to light up the world is within every individual, and through the

'Power of Radiance Awards', Cle de Peau Beaut is standing with girls and women

globally as they transform the world for themselves, their families and their communities.

The 2020 'Power of Radiance Awards' ceremony will take place in Thailand.

*Information Source: Investing in Girls' STEM Education in Developing Countries

(https://www.cfr.org/report/investing-girls-stem-education-developing-countries)

About Cle de Peau Beaute

Cle de Peau Beaute, the global luxury brand from Shiseido Cosmetics, was

founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Cle de Peau

Beaute means the key to skin's beauty. The philosophy of the brand is to unlock

the power of a woman's radiance by harnessing makeup technologies and advanced

skincare from around the world. Forever guided by an exquisite aesthetic sensibility

and intelligence, Cle de Peau Beaute has instilled its products with modernity,

enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance

so remarkable, it emanates from within. Available in 18 countries and regions worldwide.

Cle de Peau Beaute Official Website: www.cledepeau-beaute.com

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