Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026!
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science.
“From vision to impact: Redefining STEM by closing the gender gap
Today, women continue to represent less than one third of the world’s researchers (see the UNESCO factsheet). Closing the gender gap matters not only for fairness, but also for the quality, relevance and impact of science, technology and innovation.
Building on the 2024 UNESCO Call to Action “Closing the Gender Gap in Science” and the 2025 “Imagine a world with more women in science #EveryVoiceInScience” campaign, the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science shifts the focus from recommendations and reflection to showcasing existing good practices and solutions for building more inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ecosystems.” Join the UNESCO online event https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/2026-international-day-women-and-girls-science
“Science for Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls
The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2026 is “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.” As societies grapple with widening inequalities, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), social science, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and finance emerges as a four-pillar approach to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development.” Read more from the United Nations website https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day
Images: Plenary speakers from the 2025 ASP Annual Conference in Melbourne, Prof Nancy Duah Quashie, University of Ghana, Elsevier Plenary Lecture Series International Journal for Parasitology (IJP) Invited Lecturer with Rina Wong (Fu) was the 2025 Bridget Ogilvie Medal winner and second image shows the participants of the 2025 “ASP Women in Parasitology mentorship program” held in conjunction with the 2025 ASP Annual Conference.
