Women have played a significant role, in all fields of science, throughout history, yet many female scientists, despite having had a profound and positive impact on society, have been relegated to the footnotes of history.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science logo, designed by Bilal Wazir (from Iraq), shows the great women in science who pave the way for those who come later in every walk of life, will encourage girls to see female role models, in order to find the inspiration to enter into science. The logo colour represents equality, equity and parity in science, and that science belongs to all citizens, male or female, rich or poor, young or old.