New DelhiToday is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Every year, February 11 is celebrated around the world as International Women’s Scientist Day. It was announced by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate this day on 22 December 2015 to ensure the empowered role of women in science and technology as well as enhance gender empowerment. This day is jointly celebrated by UNESCO and the United Nations Federation of Women (UN Women).
international women scientist day theme
Its theme this year is ‘Equity, diversity and inclusion: water unites us’, (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Units Us)
History of International Women Scientist Day
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 11 February 2015 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. At the same time, from 2015, this day was implemented by UNESCO and UN Women. Let us tell you that the global priority of UNESCO is gender equality. It helps young girls in their education and gives them opportunities to grow. UNGA aims to achieve full and equal access and participation in science for women and girls. At the same time, its goal is to promote science while achieving gender equality.
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Importance of International Women Scientist Day
It is noteworthy that the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated to appreciate the important role of women and girls in science and technology. The purpose of celebrating this day is to promote gender equality in the field of science and technology. UNESCO’s global priority is gender equality, which is to support girls in education and provide them with better opportunities.