US EditionInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11 to recognize the achievements of women in STEM fields.
- The theme for 2025 is 'Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science,' focusing on breaking stereotypes and promoting role models.
- Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir emphasized the importance of uplifting women in education during the UET celebration event.
- Despite initiatives, women remain underrepresented in STEM, highlighting the need for continued efforts towards gender equality.
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February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, through Resolution A/RES/70/212. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an op…
Every 11 February, we commemorate the participation of girls and women in the world of science, who face the challenges of our time, even though there is still a long way to go, each generation advances and fights for gender equality in the field of science.
Statistics show that approximately the same number of women and men earn doctorates, but only a third of women continue their careers in science.
Today we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which aims to encourage girls to pursue research careers and draw attention to equal opportunities in science. According to the Ministry of Higher Education, one of Slovenia's key goals is to address the challenge of low representation of women in leading positions in research and decision-making in science.
It marks the tenth anniversary of this special date that aims to highlight the gender inequalities that continue today in the scientific field and the importance of accompanying younger women on the path of science
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