– 189 – (7.2 – Other miscellaneous matters) e) that there is a need to foster participation of women in the ICT domain to provide input for further policy developments, resolves 1 to include the theme “Women and Girls in ICT” among those addressed at the WSIS Forum 2012, and to approve it as the theme for the “2012 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day,” in accordance with Resolution 68 (Rev. Guadalajara, 2010); 2 to invite all Members States and Sector Members of the Union to establish and denote annually the international “Girls in ICT” day to be held on the fourth Thursday of April, when ICT companies, other companies with ICT departments, ICT training facilities, universities, research centers, and all ICT-related institutions are invited to organize an open day for girls, in order to include ICT as an educational and career opportunity for girls globally. Ref.: Documents C11/81 and C11/86. R 1367 (C14) 150th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union The Council, recalling a) that 17 May 2015 will mark the 150th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union; b) the Reports by the Secretary-General on the 150th Anniversary presented to the 2012 and 2013 sessions of the Council; c) Decision 575 of Council 2013 to create a Committee open to ITU membership for the preparation of the 150th Anniversary celebrations; d) Resolution 68 (Rev. Guadalajara, 2010) on the annual celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, recognizing a) that the 150th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union is a major milestone in the history of the oldest of the intergovernmental organizations which have become specialized agencies of the United Nations; b) that it is desirable to raise awareness for ITU’s outstanding record of 150 years of innovative work in the field of telecommunications/ICTs; c) that it is a very important opportunity to draw attention and shine a positive spotlight on the organization during the celebration year 2015 and to attract positive press; d) that the Anniversary reaffirms ITU’s longevity for the benefit of all stakeholders and the community as a whole;