International Day of Women and Girls in Science: February 11
Women and girls worldwide face many hurdles in pursuing their careers in science, mathematics, and technology. It calls for making science more open, diverse, and efficient.
The International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation: February 6
FGM has become a severe form of discrimination against girls and women.
“To rise to the challenges of the 21st century, we need to harness our full potential. That requires dismantling gender stereotypes. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s pledge to end the gender imbalance in science.”
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
On Zero Discrimination Day, which is commemorated every year on 1 March, UNAIDS is calling for an end to discrimination against women and girls and for equal rights, opportunities and treatment.
