14th Ceremony for the L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science: L'Oréal and UNESCO Renew Their Support for Science

Paris (ots/PRNewswire) -

The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards Ceremony, presided
by Professor Günter 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'Oréal
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'Oréal 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'Oréal Foundation

The L'Oréal 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'Oréal 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 :
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Laura Lovasik / +33-1-47-56-76-77 / laura.lovasik@loreal.com [llovasik@dgc.loreal.com ]
Publicis Consultants
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UNESCO Press Office
Sue Williams / +33-1-45-68-17-06 / s.williams@unesco.org
http://www.unesco.org

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