Today International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is marked by the United Nations (OKB) on February 11th of each year.

This day aims to promote women's participation in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Also aimed at raising awareness of the contribution of women and girls to the field of science and technology, Firstpost writes.

This year shows the 7th footnote of International Women's and Girls' Day in Science.