11 February 2020 | 0 minutes read

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On 11th February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating the theme, ‘Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth.’

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.

In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/212 declaring 11th February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Sian Butler, AWE Director of Assurance and Risk talks about her career and the importance of days such as International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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