International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Wed, Feb 11
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The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.
Time & Location
Feb 11, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Around the World
About the event
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. The United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 70/212 on 22nd of December 2015, which proclaimed the 11th day of February as the annual commemoration of the observance. A theme is selected annually to highlight a particular focus and area of discussion around a focus point for gender equality in science.