On 11th of February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 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.

The 7th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly

2022 Theme: “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us”

UN reports point out that billions of people around the world will be unable to access safely managed household drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services in 2030 unless access progress rates quadruple. Rising demand, poor management, and failure to conserve water resources, compounded by climate change, represent key challenges, urgently requiring a new sustainable holistic approach to support aligning strategies on water.

This aims to recognize the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change, including in view of accelerating progress towards their achievements.

To learn more about this very special day, visit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDFPSpwP83s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U5t6mzSkY8

https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/