11 February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science
11 February is International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11. The Georgian Public Broadcaster joins the celebration with various TV and radio programs.

According to UN Women, only 30% of researchers are women. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic also had a significant negative impact on women scientists.

This year, the 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly will be held at the United Nations Headquarters virtually.

the United Nations declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on December 22, 2015.