Today, Tuesday 11th February, is an International Day to recognise the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. It is a day to bring awareness to the gender divide within this career path and to encourage a strengthened female participation.
The worldwide student enrolment rate for girls and women for courses in engineering, manufacturing and construction is 8%.
Science and gender equality are both vital in the United Nation’s Sustainability development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
#WomenInScience
For more information:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science
https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/womenandgirlinscienceday
https://www.womeninscienceday.org/
Statistics sources: United Nations