International Women in Engineering Day

 International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrated every year on June 23 to honor the achievements and contributions of women engineers around the world and to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)—especially in the field of engineering.

Key Details

• Date: June 23

• Founded by: Women's Engineering Society (WES), UK

• First Observed: 2014 (UK only), became international in 2017

• Hashtag: #INWED, #ShapeTheWorld (theme may change annually)

Objectives of INWED

• Celebrate and showcase the work of women engineers and technicians.

• Inspire young girls to consider engineering as a career.

• Highlight gender imbalances in the engineering sector.

• Promote diversity and inclusion in technical fields.

Why It Matters

• Women remain underrepresented in engineering. In many countries, only about 10–20% of engineers are women.

• Encouraging female participation helps create diverse teams, which are proven to be more innovative and effective.

• Highlighting role models helps break gender stereotypes and broadens perceptions of what an engineer can look like.

How It’s Celebrated

• Conferences, workshops, and webinars

• School and university outreach programs

• Social media campaigns sharing stories of women engineers

• Industry recognition and awards for outstanding women in engineering

• Mentorship and networking events

Global Reach

Though initiated in the United Kingdom, INWED is now recognized and celebrated globally by organizations such as:

• UNESCO

• Engineering societies and universities worldwide

• Corporations like Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Boeing, Google, and more