International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February the UN promotes full and equal access to science for women and girls, who remain under-represented in research.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUNESCO
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
The day is observed across the UN system, with UNESCO hosting the main event. Women make up less than a third of the world's researchers, and the day encourages action to close that gap.
2026 theme
Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 11 February 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 11 February 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 11 February 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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