International Girls in ICT Day 2023: International Girls in ICT Day is an annual event held on April 4th to promote and empower girls and young women to explore and pursue jobs in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This day helps to promote gender equality and diversity in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It raises awareness about the gender gap in the tech industry and inspires women to consider careers in ICT.
April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz
This year’s theme is “Digital Skills for Life,” and it will be observed on April 27. Despite the importance of ICT in our lives, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reports that only a small fraction of women worldwide pursue further education in ICT-related professions.
International Girls in ICT Day 2023: History
International Girls in ICT Day was declared by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on April 8, 2011, to encourage women to pursue careers in information and communication technologies. Since its establishment, the Day has been honoured globally, with over 11,400 activities held in 171 countries and over 3,77,000 girls and young women participating.
Governments, ICT regulatory bodies, businesses, academic institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs support the event, which provides opportunities for girls to learn about ICT, meet role models and mentors, and explore various career paths in the industry.
