International Girls in ICT Day

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2023 Date	27 April 2023
2024 Date	25 April 2024

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International Girls in ICT Day in 2023

Thursday, 27 Apr

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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 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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Today was a very emotional day as we had a memorial service for the ICT giant, Hamilton Ratshefola, who was the CEO of Gijima, a black owned IT company that was established by billionaire and my brother from another mother, Robert Gumede, 29 years ago. Rest In Power Mr. H. ✊🏿 https://t.co/UF5aWU1Lbq
— Mzilikazi wa Afrika (@IamMzilikazi) April 20, 2023

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— The Inner Circle Trader (@I_Am_The_ICT) April 16, 2023

Today marks Girls in ICT Day, drawing attention to the critical need for more girls & women in the ICT sector. Internet access plays a crucial role in allowing access to ICTs. https://t.co/PpaDEC4YYg
— Digital Council (@digitalcouncil1) April 27, 2023

International Girls in ICT Day Facts

The theme for International Girls in ICT Day in 2022 was Access and Safety.
According to the World Economic Forum, in 2022, the biggest female-led Fortune 500 companies which operate in the U.S. are:
1) Mary T. Barra – General Motors
2) Corie Barry – Best Buy
3) Gina Boswell – Bath & Body Works
4) Gail K. Boudreaux – Elevance Health
5) Rosalind Brewer - Walgreens Boots Alliance
According to Built In, in 2022, women only held about 26% of computing jobs in the United States.
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, in the US about 52% of males majored in STEM courses in college compared to 30% of females.

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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.