International Day of Women and Girls in Science Observed Globally

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is being observed in various countries around the world, emphasizing the need to ensure equal access and participation for women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

This day began to be observed in 2016, following the resolution passed by the United Nations on December 22, 2015, deciding to celebrate every February 11 as this day.