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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Every year on February 11, the world pauses to honor the women and girls who expand what we know. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes their essential role in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and calls on every nation to open the laboratory door wider. Established by the United Nations in 2015, it is a day of recognition, reflection, and resolve.

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Roots: Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 22, 2015 (resolution A/RES/70/212), initiated by the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and facilitated by the Government of Malta; UNESCO and UN Women lead the observance with partners worldwide.
Also on Feb 11: World Day of the Sick · Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day · Guitar Day
Hashtag: #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Share a Scientist's Story

Read or watch the story of a woman scientist with a young person, from Marie Curie's laboratory to today's space mission engineers.

WITH FRIENDS

Visit Science Together

Tour a science museum, planetarium, or university open house and seek out exhibits highlighting women researchers.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Support Girls in STEM

Mentor a student, donate books or science kits to a girls' STEM program, or invite a woman in science to speak at a school or library.

Plan ahead

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on February 11 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

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Fast facts

Women represent less than one third of the world's researchers on average, according to UNESCO, and only about 3 percent of female students enroll in information and communication technology.

Thank a woman in science, share the story of a woman researcher with a young person, or support a program that brings girls into science and technology.