International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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2023 Date	11 February 2023
2024 Date	11 February 2024

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2023

Saturday, 11 Feb

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science History

International Day of Women and Girls in Science seeks to recognize the achievements of women and girls in science. This day encourages more women and girls to seek out STEM-related fields. STEM includes the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. According to the U.S. Census, in 2022, women made up only 34% of those employed in science and engineering occupations. This day also aims to promote gender equality and eliminate discrimination.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science was established in 2015 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on February 11th.

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— Wendy Noble (@WendyDalgleis) February 11, 2023

The world needs science, and science needs women. 👩‍🔬🧪 @UNESCO explains why on Saturday's #WomenInScience Day: https://t.co/pBlTWYZOzQ https://t.co/ctnSkdRdpP
— United Nations (@UN) February 11, 2023

#DYK that in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, only one in five professionals is a woman? 👩‍🔬 Help smash stereotypes, defy gender bias and defeat discrimination that holds #women and girls back in Science, Tech, Engineering and Math. #WomenInScience #AI https://t.co/z7POUBQ0L6
— UN Volunteers (@UNVolunteers) February 11, 2023

International Day of Women and Girls in Science Facts

The theme for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2023 was (Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance) - I.D.E.A.: Bringing communities Forward for sustainable and equitable development.
According to UNESCO, fewer than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Additionally, only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields worldwide are women.
Three focus areas highlighted in the 2023 International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly are:
1) Transforming Cities and Infrastructure for Sustainable Future
2) The Road to Sustainable Transport
3) Sustainable Business and Industry Communities
4) Breaking Boundaries: Space Community I.D.E.A.S. for Sustainable Development
5) Making Science Accessible

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