This year marks the second edition of the L’Oréal-United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation For Women in Science South African National Young Talents Programme.
The programme supports young female scientists and rewards scientific excellence. Created in 1998 and led by the Fondation L’Oréal in partnership with UNESCO, the For Women in Science programme aims to improve the representation of women in scientific careers, strong in the conviction that the world needs science, and science needs women.
“The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have wide spread impact globally and we all had to adjust to the ‘new normal.’ Ultimately, science will provide solutions for many of the unprecedented challenges that the world is currently facing. This is why L’Oréal and UNESCO have been empowering young female scientists for 22 years, more than 3,400 researchers from 118 countries have been supported and recognised,” explained Country Manager of L’Oréal South Africa, Gilles Antoine.
“Women in science have the power to change the world provided they are given the means and support. This year, as we honour six emerging women scientists from across South Africa, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting young women scientists, who are at the helm of very important research projects,” he added.
