International Girls in ICT Day is an initiative backed by all ITU Member States in ITU Plenipotentiary Resolution 70 (Guadalajara, 2010) . It aims to create a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to consider careers in the growing field of information and communication technologies (ICTs). International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in April every year.

On International Girls in ICT Day all stakeholders are encouraged to organize events with the vision to empower and encourage girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of ICTs. The ITU Secretary General invites ITU Member States and Sector Members to organize events attracting as many girls and young women as possible. Ministries of ICT, Education, Labour, Youth, National ICT Regulatory Authorities, ICT companies, academic institutions, relevant UN agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders are all encouraged to celebrate and commemorate the day.

There is no a specific model for the organization of the event. All stakeholders are invited to hold events tailored to their local context and means. The main goal is to make girls and young women aware of the vast possibilities offered by ICTs and give them the confidence to pursue ICT studies and careers. In addition to focusing on girls, the initiative aims to raise awareness among parents, teachers and others influences in girls’ lives.

To ensure that interested students can find more information about such events in their country, the ICT Studies and Careers Section includes links to national Girls in ICT Day activities. 

Click here to find out more about how to organize an event.

Please contact ITU at girlsinict@itu.int for further information and coordination if you’re planning to celebrate Girls in ICT Day in 2015.

Girls in ICT Day is an initiative of ITU. 2015 marks the 150th Anniversary year of ITU. For our yearlong celebration, each month will celebrate an area of work for ITU.  Every month, the ITU website will feature events happening all over the world. April’s theme is ‘Girls and Women and Innovation’. Girls in ICT Day organizers are invited to link their events to the 150th anniversary celebrations by using the ITU 150 logo in the promotional materials in addition to the Girls in ICT Day logo. If you would like for your event to be featured on ITU’s dedicated anniversary website, please send your blogs, photos and videos about your Girls in ICT Day celebrations to itu150@itu.int.