International Day of Women and Girls in Science was observed today, to promote participation of women and girls in the fields of science, technology and innovation.

This year's theme of the day is "Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain."

In a message on the occasion, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stressed the need to promote women and girl scientists through scholarships, internships, and training programs and to provide them a platform to succeed in professional life.