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Girls in ICT Day 2013, 25 April

International Girls in ICT Day @ITU

With the number of school girls opting to study technology-related disciplines on the decline in most countries worldwide, ITU is committed to championing the catalytic role a tech career can play in creating exciting, far-reaching opportunities for women and girls.

To help inspire girls to consider a future in technology, ITU established ‘Girls in ICT Day’ back in 2010 and supports the global organization of activities every year on the fourth Thursday in April. In only its third year, global momentum around Girls in ICT Day continues to grow with over 100 countries expected to hold events hosted by governments, private sector and NGOs in 2013.

Events in Brussels

ITU joined the European Commission and European Parliament who hosted a full-day session in Brussels including a Parliamentary Hearing to debate women in ICT careers and nourishing the pipeline. Watch the recording of the European Parliament debate.

Speeches :
- Networking Lunch / Tech Needs Girls Awards : Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU Secretary-General
- Parliamentary Hearing on Women in ICT : Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU Secretary-General

The ITU Secretary-General started the Brussels Girls in ICT Day at the Women2020 panel session onWomen in STEM for Smart Growth. The session has been recorded on the Women2020 channel.

Speeches :
- Women2020 Breakfast : Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU Secretary-General

Events at ITU Premises

Back at ITU Headquarters, in ICT Discovery museum, ITU and the Mission of the United States in Geneva have co-organized workshops for local school girls on satellites, coding, mobile apps, + video, together with the chance to meet expert role models.

Speeches:
The ITU Regional Offices of Cairo and Moscow are also hosting Girls in ICT Day activities.

Girls in ICT Days around the world

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25 April 2013
ITU celebrates global “Girls in ICT Day”: Annual day celebrates women’s achievements in the field of technology, promotes tech opportunities to young girls worldwide