International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is the 11th day of February, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 December, 2015.[1] The day recognizes the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.[2]

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is implemented by UNESCO and UN Women, in collaboration with intergovernmental agencies and institutions, as well as civil society partners, that aim to promote women and girls in science.[3][4] The day's purpose is to promote full and equal access to participation in science for women and girls.[5][6][7]

Website for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science[8]

References
  1. "A/RES/70/212 - E - A/RES/70/212". undocs.org. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  2. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 11 February". www.un.org. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  3. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science". UN Women. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  4. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science". UNESCO. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  5. Tobin, Anna. "Watch the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the United Nations now". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  6. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 11 February". www.un.org. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  7. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science". United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC). Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  8. "International Day of Women and Girls in Science – February 11". womeninscienceday.org. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
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