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
  • International
OrganiserUNESCO
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known

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.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Thursday 11 February 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Friday 11 February 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Sunday 11 February 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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