International Girls in ICT Day

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Hashtags	#GirlsinICT, #GirlsinICTDay, #GirlsInICT2121
Related Hashtags	#ICT, #STEM, #WomenInTech
2021 Date	April 22, 2021
2022 Date	April 28, 2022

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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.

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Thursday is #GirlsinICT Day! We can all defy the stereotypes & biases that continue to prevent women & girls from pursuing science subjects and excelling in their careers. More from @ITU: https://t.co/mmLMYJ2kAU https://t.co/3YnHyyHoj8
— United Nations (@UN) April 22, 2021

Today, we celebrate all #girls who pursue their dreams, girls who inspire other girls, and girls who lead and succeed. We support you in rising to the stars! #GirlsInICT #GenerationEquality 🔗https://t.co/QSFlDfdiyq https://t.co/vVlFpUeSCQ
— UNICEF Europe C.Asia (@UNICEF_ECA) April 22, 2021

Join our conversation on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WITINGirls #GirlsinICT for Girls in ICT Day 2021! Our discussion theme is : "MEANINGFUL AND AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS: IMPERATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Lets raise our voices and act now https://t.co/fwnrGjDWLA
— Women in Tech in Nigeria - WITIN (@mywitin) April 23, 2021

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International Girls in ICT Day Facts

According to unwomen.org, about 65% of the children around the world who are entering primary school today will have jobs that do not yet exist.
According to isemag.com, women held about 25% of jobs in the US tech industry in 2018.
According to isemag.com, in the US about 52% of males majored in STEM courses in college 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. This series of virtual events hosted by the International Telecommunication Union celebrates women and girls in technology.
Discover events around you. The International Telecommunication Union hosts events around the world so be sure to check for any upcoming ones.
Listen to a podcast with the founder of the Women in Science International League Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite.