International day for women and girls in

science
Lorem Ipsum Dolor

BY- Sahaj Ahuja

Why International day for women and girls in science celebrated?

On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark
the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating the theme, 'Investment
in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth.'  
The Day focuses on the reality that science and gender equality are both vital for the
achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development. However, long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are
steering girls and women away from science related fields. According to data from the UN
Scientific Education and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), fewer than 30% of researchers
worldwide are women and approximately 30% of all female students select STEM-related
fields in higher education. Globally, female students’ enrollment is particularly low in ICT
(3%), natural science, mathematics and statistics (5%), and engineering, manufacturing and
construction (8%).
https://sdg.iisd.org/events/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/