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The world needs science, and science needs women! Yesterday night, the 2026 L'Oréal-UNESCO #ForWomenInScience International Awards celebrated 5 trailblazing women whose research impacts global health and environmental issues. Congratulations to Prof. Liesl Zuhlke (Africa & Arab States), Prof. Deakin Distinguished Professor Felice Jacka OAM (Asia-Pacific), Prof. Sarah Teichmann FMedSci FRS (Europe), Prof.Raquel Chan (Latin America & the Caribbean) and Prof. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic (North America). By renewing their 28 years-partnership, Fondation L'Oréal and UNESCO are doubling down on their mission: breaking systemic barriers and empowering women to lead the breakthroughs of tomorrow. Huge congratulations to the 2026 International Laureates, joining the 5,000 female scientists of the For Women in Science Program! #FondationLOreal