International Girls in ICT Day to be marked on April 28.

ISLAMABAD -- The International Girls in ICT Day will be marked on April 28 (Thursday) across the globe including Pakistan drawing attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the ICT sector.

For girls and young women to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, they need safe and reliable access the internet and digital tools. That's why, in consultation with youth, we identified 'Access and Safety' as our theme for Girls in ICT 2022.

UN Women is joining girls around the world to mark International Girls in ICT Day,

With technology playing a role in all kinds of careers, from art and history to law, primary teaching and graphic design, learning tech skills at a young age will set girls up for economic independence. And, the ICT sector needs more girls and women.

The United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is highlighting the need to...