INTERNATIONAL GIRLS IN ICT DAY
(*ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology)
Girls shaping the digital future through education, rights, and leadership
Graduate Women International (GWI) marks International Girls in ICT* Day 2026 by highlighting emerging global trends that are redefining how girls engage with digital technologies. While access remains essential, the global agenda is evolving. The priority now is meaningful participation that ensures girls and women are equipped to understand, influence, and lead in digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven environments.
In most countries, girls match or outperform boys in general digital literacy during early education, yet their participation drops sharply at the point where systems
transition from basic use to advanced pathways such as coding, AI, and engineering. The shift is not explained by ability. It aligns with how education systems, incentives, and exposure are structured at that stage. This inflection point determines who moves from user to builder in the digital economy, and it remains one of the least addressed constraints in shaping female participation in ICT