# @unesco on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYYqdU1AlYp
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68951062-unesco-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8c1bcca9de.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-16T04:01:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UNESCO (@unesco) — https://gondola.cc/unesco

## Caption

Light fuels groundbreaking scientific discovery, powering transformative innovations and real-world solutions that illuminate our shared future.

Women scientists play a pivotal role in advancing light research—from photonics to optics—yet their contributions remain underrepresented in #STEM.

On this International #DayOfLight, #UNESCO is at the forefront of advancing gender equality through prestigious initiatives like the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards, elevating women's visibility, leadership, and invaluable impact in these cutting-edge fields.

By championing diverse voices, we propel #Science forward for a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.

#WomenInScience

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## Tags

science, dayoflight, stem, unesco, womeninscience

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