International Day of Women and Girls in Science observed on February 11

Exam-focused facts from the 14 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The United Nations (UN) designated 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The 2026 theme is 'Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls'.
Women currently make up less than one third of the world’s researchers.