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L'Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science progamme: A long term commitment

@DNSWomen Nigeria:

A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN SCIENCE

For the past 18 years, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program has encouraged, promoted and honoured women scientists all over the world. More than 2,500 researchers from 112 countries have been distinguished for their extraordinary discoveries and supported at key moments in their careers.

Every year, five eminent women scientists and 15 young researchers from all continents are recognized by their peers and awarded before the general public at the international L’Oréal-UNESCO Ceremony. The 18^th edition of the For Women in Science Awards Ceremony was held at the Maison de la Mutualité.

“Our changing world has never been in greater need of women and their discoveries. With the For Women in Science program, the L’Oréal Foundation is committed to promoting these women in science who will change the world. We are determined to fight for science and to build a more beautiful world together,” stated Jean-Paul Agon.

AN AMBITION EXPRESSED IN A MANIFESTO

Since its foundation, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme has worked to ensure that women are fairly represented at all levels in science. However, the current situation indicates that much remains to be done with regard to gender balance in science. Most tellingly, women account for only 30% of the world’s researchers(*).

“The UNESCO Science Report shows that the gender disparity is still very evident, particularly in the natural sciences. More equality and parity in the sciences means more opportunities to achieve scientific excellence, which is UNESCO’s mission,” explained Irina Bokova.

The 18^th edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards concluded with the launch of the For Women in Science Manifesto: a true opinion campaign aimed at engaging the scientific community, the institutional and the general public to step up the pace of change for women in the sciences. Jean-Paul Agon, Irina Bokova, and this year’s President of the Jury, former Laureate and Nobel Prize winner, Elizabeth Blackburn, all took the stage to sign the Manifesto. Each of the Laureates and International Rising Talents, as well as the numerous guests in attendance also signed their names to ensure the visibility and public support necessary, so that everyone involved can work together towards gender equality in the sciences.

THE 6 COMMITMENTS OF THE #FORWOMENINSCIENCE MANIFESTO

1/ Encourage girls to explore scientific career paths

2/ Break down the barriers that prevent women scientists from pursuing long term careers in research

3/ Prioritise women’s access to senior positions and leadership positions in the sciences

4/ Celebrate with the general public the contribution that women scientists make to scientific progress and to society

5/ Ensure gender equality through participation and leadership in symposiums and scientific commissions, such as conferences, committees and board meetings

6/ Promote mentoring and networking for young scientists to enable them to plan and develop careers that meet their expectations

To join the movement and sign the Manifesto, visit www.ForWomenInScience.com

Welcome to DNS Women [Nigeria]

Welcome to DNS Women [Nigeria]

As you may be aware, DNS Women generically stands for Domain Name System Women.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to offer all-round support to inspire and actively encourage Nigerian women and related issues of concern in the DNS industry in the country, Africa and globally in alliance with other likeminded organisations.

Establishment:

The DNS Women Nigeria was established since 2015 to help showcase to women several opportunities inherent in the Domain Name Industry by its President/Founder, Nkemdilim Tonia Nweke, who doubles as the Executive Director, Operations at DigitalSENSE Africa Media group, an ICANN - Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers - At-Large Structure (ALS)

Membership:

Membership of DNS Women Nigeria is open and free and are drawn from the private and public sectors across the Federal Republic of Nigeria with anticipated alliances at African and globe levels for development of women's global Internet leadership through networking, information and resources sharing, thereby, playing a focused role on increasing the participation of women leaders in DNS industry, especially in Nigeria.

Therefore, DNS Women Nigeria encourages women across the country to respond to the increase need of leadership essential to the growth of the Internet.

So, if you are already part of the DNS industry or interested in joining, you can contact us at info@dnswomennigeria.org.ng, cc: remnekkv@gmail.com. You can also join our Facebook and LinkedIn.