The 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly
Recognizing the role of women and girls in science as agents of change, including in view of accelerating progress towards the achievement of SDGs 16 and 17, the 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly's main theme is: “Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability” and the subtheme is “Think Science ... Think Peace”.
The 9th Assembly will bring together women in science leaders and experts from around the world, high-level government officials, representatives of international organizations, and the private sector to discuss women's leadership in achieving the three pillars of Sustainable Development, namely economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental integrity.
Event: 9th International Day of Women & Girls in Science Assembly
Date/ Venue: 8 - 9 February 2024, United Nations Headquarters, New York(subject to availability and approval)
Theme: Women and Girls in Science Leadership – a New Era for Sustainability
Organized by: The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT), and the Permanent Missions of Costa Rica, Lebanon, Malta, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, and Spain, to the United Nations.
Co-sponsored by: The Permanent Missions of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Guyana, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Maldives, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, and Türkiye to the United Nations, as well as the African Union, the European Union, the League of Arab States, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and World Health Organization (WHO).
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Concept Note and Provisional Agenda [PDF 
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With Sustainable Development Goal 9, part of the Global Goals that world leaders agreed to in 2015 with a deadline of 2030, countries around the world have pledged to “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.”
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let's change this narrative. Join us in celebrating women and girls, who are leading innovation and call for actions to remove all barriers that hold them back.
Join the conversation with #WomenInScience!
Past Observances
From facilitating the UNGA Resolution A/RES/70/212, to being the main coordinator of commemorating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the journey of the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) continues to work with UN Member States, Inter-Governmental Organizations and the United Nations and its entities to achieve equality in science, technology, and innovation for socio-economic sustainable development in line with Agenda 2030 and the SDGs.
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Fourth International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly
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First International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly
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