Unicode Normalization is a process that ensures text is represented in a consistent format. This is important because the same character can be encoded in different ways, leading to potential issues in text processing and comparison. For example, the letter "é" can be represented as a single character or as a combination of "e" and an accent. There are several normalization forms, such as NFC (Normalization Form C) and NFD (Normalization Form D), each serving different purposes. By normalizing text, software applications can avoid errors and ensure that text data is handled correctly across different systems and platforms.