UNESCO is pleased to invite you to the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science special event, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at UNESCO Headquarters (Paris), with the possibility to join online.
Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 8 a.m. & close at 9.15 a.m.), then 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (doors close at 1:45 p.m.) [Paris time, CET // You may attend either session or both]
Venue: UNESCO Headquarters (Room I), 125 Avenue de Suffren, 75007 Paris // Or online
Event overview
Under the theme “From vision to impact: Redefining STEM by closing the gender gap”, and building on the 2024 UNESCO Call to Action “Closing the Gender Gap in Science”, the event will highlight concrete actions and good practices that are driving more inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ecosystems worldwide. Organized in collaboration with Femmes@Numérique, discussions will place a particular emphasis on new and emerging technologies and their role in closing the gender gap in STEM.
The event will bring together Member States, scientists, policymakers, private- and public-sector stakeholders, UNESCO scientific networks and Chairs, journalists, as well as students.
Registration details
· Click here to register for in-person participation (Paris).
· Click here to register for online participation (on Zoom).
Note: As places are limited, attendance will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible before registration closes (deadline: 03/02).
Additional information
On the event webpage.