Days Until International Day of Women and Girls in Science

About International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The General Assembly adopted a resolution creating the February 11 observance in 2015, recognizing the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, and addressing the persistent gender gap in these fields worldwide.

The observance is coordinated with UN Women and UNESCO and typically includes global events highlighting women scientists' contributions and barriers to full participation in STEM fields.

UNESCO data has repeatedly shown women make up less than a third of the world's researchers in science fields, the specific disparity this UN-designated day was created to address.

Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences, is frequently referenced in the day's promotional and educational materials as a historical touchstone.