11 February: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

• 11 Feb 2022

• The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed by the United Nations (UN) on 11 February each year.
• The day aims to promote the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
• It also aims to raise awareness about the contribution of women and girls in the field of science and technology.
• This year marks the seventh observance of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
• The theme for this year’s (2022) observation is “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us”.