Important DaysWednesday, 11 February 2026·United Nations
International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February)
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was observed on 11 February to promote women's equal participation in science.
Key highlights
Direct fact
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on 11 February, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to promote women's equal access to science.
Key specifics
- Adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2015.
- Implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women.
- Women remain under-represented in STEM fields globally.
- India observes it alongside initiatives like the WISE-KIRAN scheme for women scientists.
Exam lens
Important Days: 11 Feb, declared by the UN in 2015; led by UNESCO and UN-Women.