Posts Tagged ‘UNESCO’ (7 articles found)

Fellowship Programs

31/03/2010

by L'Oreal Foundation Same Author (48)

Become a 2011 international Fellow !

You are a young woman researcher in Life Sciences? You are engaged in pursuing research at the doctoral or post-doctoral level? Apply to the International Fellowships program to join the worldwide Women in Science community!
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L’Oréal-Unesco AWARDS

19/11/2009

by L'Oreal Foundation Same Author (48)

Irina Bokova, new Head of the Unesco

The UN cultural and scientific organisation UNESCO has chosen its new leader, former Bulgarian Foreign Minister Irina Bokova, the first woman to be elected at this position. Irina Bokova was the Bulgarian Ambassador to France and a permanent representative to UNESCO.  With years of experience at the highest levels of international politics, the career diplomat has also had ...
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Science for a better future

30/11/2006

by Mehboob Dada Same Author (1)

HIV/AIDS and Drug Awareness Programs

Non-formal education--ranging from puppet shows to community programs--is vital to reaching adults and children from marginalized groups.
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Science for a better future

10/09/2006

by Caroline Munier Same Author (1)

UNESCO: Bioethics on the International Agenda

In a world where both science and business cross borders at lightning speed, there is an ever greater need for an international bioethics code. Caroline Munier, consultant to UNESCO's Division of Ethics of Science and Technology, reports on her organization's efforts to establish universal guidelines to uphold ''human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms'' around the world.
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Science for a better future

02/06/2006

by Renée Clair Same Author (1)

The United Nations, Sustainable Development and Women

The United Nations plays a vital role in encouraging and implementing sustainable development policies, especially in developing countries. Renée Clair, UNESCO Executive Secretary for the L'OREAL-UNESCO For Women in Science program, provides an overview of UN efforts and how they relate to women.
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Women in Science Forum

06/04/2006

by Joan Steitz Same Author (1)

The Importance of Role Models to Girls’ Educational Choices

Higher Education is another of the themes highlighted by UNESCO as part of its 60th anniversary year. To mark the occasion, Dr. Joan Steitz of Yale University writes of her personal experience as a student and her firm belief that female role models are vital to repairing the “leaky pipeline” that robs science of women with potential.
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Women in Science Forum

03/04/2006

by Françoise Rivière Same Author (1)

Why Did We Wait So Long?

Overcoming prejudice of all kinds—in this case sexism—is a long, slow battle. The key is raising awareness and correcting mistaken perceptions. Maybe we can sum it up as: Perseverance in Service of Progress!
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