International Girls in ICT Day

Hashtags	#GirlsinICT, #GirlsinICTDay, #GirlsInICT2121
Related Hashtags	#ICT, #Womenintech, #TeamEricsson
2021 Date	April 22, 2021
2022 Date	April 28, 2022

Hashtags

#GirlsinICT, #GirlsinICTDay, #GirlsInICT2121

Related Hashtags

#ICT, #Womenintech, #TeamEricsson

2021 Date

April 22, 2021

2022 Date

April 28, 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

International Girls in ICT Day in 2021

Thursday, Apr 22

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International Girls in ICT Day History

International Girls in ICT Day seeks to inspire young girls to study and pursue technology. This day highlights female role models in technology as a way to encourage girls to take up careers in the technology sector. It hopes to increase interest in information and communication technology among young girls to help balance the gender gap within the workforce. According to weforum.org, 65% of children currently entering primary school will have jobs in the future that do not yet exist.

International Girls in ICT Day was established in 2014 by International Telecommunication Union. It is observed annually on the fourth Thursday of April.

Top Tweets for International Girls in ICT Day -

Tomorrow it is International day for girls in ICT. We cannot leave her behind. COVAD 19 exposes her plight. She is ⁦#GenerationEquality https://t.co/Z2aNmnUF54
— Phumzile Mlambo (@phumzileunwomen) April 22, 2020

.@ITU online dialogue aims to inspire girls & young women to take up careers in technology on Thursday's #GirlsinITC Day. Special focus will be on the need for role models & mentors to empower girls for future success in the tech field. https://t.co/qQMMOFy1ja https://t.co/EJXhgnbkAh
— United Nations (@UN) April 23, 2020

Happy International Girls in ICT Day 👸🏾 To all #GirlsinICT and women in tech let's expand horizons, change attitudes and keep shattering glass ceilings . Empower the next generation by sharing who your favourite women in technology are in the comment section👇🏾👇🏾 #GirlsinICTDay https://t.co/wTU48YqdyE
— She Code Africa (@SheCodeAfrica) April 23, 2020

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International Girls in ICT Day Facts

About 65% of children entering primary school today will have jobs that do not yet exist.
According to isemag.com, women held about 25% of jobs in the tech industry in 2018.
According to isemag.com, at the college level about 52% of males take STEM related courses compared to 30% of females.

International Girls in ICT Day Top Events and Things to Do

Explore 10 years of girls in information and communication technologies.
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International Girls in ICT Day - References and Related Sites

www.itu.int: International Girls in ICT Day

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