International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, through Resolution A/RES/70/212. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an op…

Statistics show that approximately the same number of women and men earn doctorates, but only a third of women continue their careers in science.

It marks the tenth anniversary of this special date that aims to highlight the gender inequalities that continue today in the scientific field and the importance of accompanying younger women on the path of science

International Day Of Women And Girls In Science 2025: Theme, History, Significance And Celebrations

International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights gender equality and celebrates the leadership of women and girls in science and technology.

Women’s contribution to science highlighted

UET Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Munir in a group photo during the celebration of the International Day of Women in Science hosted by the Department of Chemistry at the UET on February 10, 2025. — Facebook@pro.uet.lhrLAHORE:The Department of Chemistry at the University of Engineering and...

Only 30 per cent of the world's researchers and the technical field of female gender are interested in this. In the "Holy Land", the "Girls-Day Tirol" and the Women's Prize are also intended to motivate. The United Nations has proclaimed "Women's and Girls' Day in Science". It will take place for the tenth time next Tuesday. On the one hand, the day of action is intended to raise awareness of the importance of women in science and, on the other …