International Girls in ICT Day: Bridging Global Tech Gender Gap

Govind Tekale

International Girls in ICT Day 2025 celebrates under the theme "Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation" on April 24th.

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Nearly 417,000 girls across 175 countries have participated in over 11,590 ICT events worldwide since the initiative began.

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This year features a groundbreaking hybrid event connecting Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Nouakchott, Mauritania for a truly global celebration.

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Distinguished panelists will discuss challenges and opportunities for girls in technology, broadcasting live to a worldwide audience.

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Sixteen-year-old Jakomba from Gambia started her school's robotics club, becoming a role model for girls interested in technology.

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Young innovator Nino organizes hackathons specifically for girls in Georgia, creating safe spaces for technical skill development.

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In Ethiopia, a young woman named Eno built her own drone at a coding camp, demonstrating what girls can achieve with access to tech education.

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How will technology shape tomorrow's workforce? Around 65% of children entering primary school today will work in jobs that don't currently exist.

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Technical skills acquired at a young age provide girls with pathways to economic independence and career flexibility.

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The ICT sector faces a significant gender gap, with women significantly underrepresented in technical roles worldwide.

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Since April 8, 2011, International Girls in ICT Day has worked to empower women and girls through technology education and opportunities.

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What can you do? Governments, companies, schools, and individuals are all encouraged to join the movement by hosting or participating in Girls in ICT events.

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The UN Women are joining worldwide celebrations on April 25th to highlight the cultural need for more women in technology sectors.

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Technology skills aren't just for traditional tech jobs – they're increasingly vital in art, history, law, teaching, and design.

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