The International Day of Girls in ICT is a date that reminds us of the importance of awakening technological vocations at an early age. In an era where technology permeates all aspects of life, ensuring that girls and adolescents have access to the necessary tools and training is a key driver of innovation and global economic development. It is not just a question of equity.
In this area, the data show that there is a great imbalance in participation between men and women, both in the educational level as in the professional. Therefore, in Girls in Technology we work so that more girls and teenagers discover that the sector is also for them. For more than 10 years, we have been organizing events, workshops and courses free of charge so that they can explore it.
What is the International Day of Girls in ICT?
The International Day of Girls in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) is a global initiative promoted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for communication technologies.
Its main objective is to create a global environment that motivates and encourages girls and young women to consider careers in the growing field of ICT. It seeks to break down prejudices that suggest that technology is a male domain and to demonstrate that female talent is essential to the design of comprehensive and diverse technology solutions.
Why is Girls in ICT Day celebrated?
The celebration of this day responds to the need to reduce the gender gap in the sector, since the sector is mostly occupied by men. With more diversity, the development of technological solutions would be more complete for the whole society.
This event is an opportunity to showcase successful women in programming, robotics, artificial intelligence, among other areas and roles, so that more girls see technology as a possible future.
It also reminds us of the importance of setting aside gender stereotypes in the spaces where girls are socialized, such as schools and families, as these beliefs often end up limiting their professional development. Giving them room for exploration and curiosity is essential for technology to become more and more complete.
Why is it celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April?
The choice of a variable day (the fourth Thursday) and not a fixed date was decided at the Plenipotentiary Conference of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the ITU in 2010. This format was chosen to ensure that the celebration always takes place during a school day, making it easier for educational institutions, governments and technology companies to organize workshops, talks and open days where girls can experience firsthand what it means to work in the technology sector.
In our website we have free educational materials to promote technology without bias. These are resources for all levels, ideal for use during this holiday.
When is Girls in ICT Day in 2026?
The International Day of Girls in ICT is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of April. For this year 2026, the exact date is April 23.
When is Girls in ICT Day 2027?
In 2027, Girls in ICT Day will be April 22.
