Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals included in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made significant effort in including and engaging women and girls in science, yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in this field. Despite the challenges of gender and racial discrimination within the scientific community, countless inspiring women have made historic contributions to science and have helped advance research that helps us better understand our world. Many were not recognized in their own lifetime, but their achievements have motivated generations of female scientists.
In order to promote gender equality and empowerment of women, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/70/212 declaring 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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