International Girls in ICT day 2020

International Girls in information and communication technologies (ICT) Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of the month of April to encourage the girls to consider a future in the technology sector. More than 111,000 girls and young women have taken part in more than 3,500 events held in 140 countries, related to technology, around the world.

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Key-Points

The day is observed on 23rd April in the year 2020.

The day aims The International Girls in ICT Day initiative is being backed by the ITU Member States in Plenipotentiary Resolution 70.

The day aimed to create a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of ICT.

Resolution 70 calls for all International Telecommunication Union (ITU) members to celebrate the International Girls in ICT Day.