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flag The 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science urges systemic change to close gender gaps in STEM despite progress in education.

flag The 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on February 11, focuses on closing the gender gap in STEM through scalable solutions and systemic change. flag Hosted in a hybrid format at UNESCO Headquarters, the event highlights initiatives advancing women’s access to emerging technologies, scientific entrepreneurship, and equity in health, AI, and cybersecurity. flag Despite progress in education—such as women earning nearly half of STEM bachelor’s degrees in South Africa—structural barriers like unequal pay, lack of mentorship, biased promotion, and caregiving burdens contribute to a “leaky pipeline,” with women underrepresented in doctoral programs and senior roles. flag Black women face compounded disadvantages. flag The day calls for cultural and institutional shifts to ensure inclusive, equitable scientific innovation.

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