Under the title “Many women, one mission: LOEWE top research from Hesse.” the ProLOEWE network is celebrating the Day of Women and Girls in Science this year with the female scientists from the funded LOEWE projects. The photos show how many women are already working in various fields and positions in LOEWE-funded basic research in Hesse and thus encourage many other girls and women to find their way into science.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 22, 2015. It is celebrated annually on February 11 to commemorate the crucial role that girls and women play in science and technology and to advocate for the advancement of women and girls in science. The aim of this day is to promote full and equal access to participation in science for women and girls.

At the international level, UNESCO and UN-Women organize the annual celebrations in cooperation with partners and civil society.