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The 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science urges systemic change to close gender gaps in STEM despite progress in education.
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.
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.
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.
Black women face compounded disadvantages.
The day calls for cultural and institutional shifts to ensure inclusive, equitable scientific innovation.
El Día Internacional de las Mujeres y las Niñas en la Ciencia 2026 insta al cambio sistémico para cerrar las brechas de género en STEM a pesar del progreso en la educación.