​​​International Girls in ICT Day @ITU

With the number of school girls opting to study technology-related disciplines on the decline in most countries worldwide, ITU is committed to championing the catalytic role a tech career can play in creating exciting, far-reaching opportunities for women and girls.

To help inspire girls to consider a future in technology, ITU established 'Girls in ICT Day'​ back in 2010 and supports the global organization of activities every year on the fourth Thursday in April. Currently in its 4th year, global momentum around Girls in ICT Day continues to grow with over 100 countries expected to hold events hosted by governments, private sector and NGOs in 2014.

Events at ITU Premises

Back at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, in ICT Discovery museum, ITU organizes workshops for local school girls on satellites, coding, mobile apps, digital music and photo blogging, together with the chance to meet expert role models.

This year, ITU will host Girls in ICT Day on 15 April, 2014 to account for local school holidays.
The International Girls in ICT Day is officially recognized on 24 April, 2014.

Speeches :

• Panel Session - Opening Remarks by Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU Secretary-General
• Introductory Welcome speech by Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU Secretary-General
• Introductory Welcome speech by Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU Secretary-General (French)
• Speech by Mr Brahima Sanou, Director, BDT
• Discours du Mr Brahima Sanou, Director, BDT (French)
• Message by Geena Davis, ITU Special Envoy for Women and Girls

Speakers :

• Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union
• H.E. Omobola Johnson, Minister of Communication Technology, Nigeria
• H.E. Neelie Kroes, VP, European Commission and Commissioner, Digital Agenda
• Brahima Sanou, Director, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau
  
• Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Chief, ITU Strategic Planning and Membership Department
  
• Cheryl Miller, CEO Digital Leadership Institute, and Organizer of the Ada Awards
• Dr Anastasia Ailamaki, Professor of Computer Science at EPFL
• Sylvia Todd, Sylvia's Super-Awesome Maker Show
  
• Dr. Sue Black, Department of Computer Science, University College London
  
• Una O'Sullivan, Corporate Citizenship and CSR, Microsoft
  
• Mirjam Wattenhofer, Software Engineer, Google
  
• Regina O'Dell, Software Engineer, Google
  
• Lorraine McDowell, President and Planning Chair, Expanding Your Horizons