Women in Scientific Organizations: 10 Years of Global Evidence from Science Academies and Unions

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Science Council, the InterAcademy Partnership and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science invite the global science and relevant policy-making communities to the presentation of the findings of their landmark project examining gender equality across academies, unions, and disciplinary societies worldwide. Drawing on a decade of data (2015–2025), the study provides the clearest picture to date of how women participate, lead, and are recognized within scientific organizations — and where barriers remain. 

The 2025 and 3rd edition brings together institutional data from 136 organizations with reflections from nearly 650 scientists and targeted interviews, offering an unprecedented view of both the structures and lived experiences that shape access, leadership, and inclusion in scientific organizations. 

This webinar will present the main findings, highlight examples of effective practices, and open a discussion on the structural changes needed to make scientific institutions more equitable and representative. It is an opportunity for scientific leaders, policy-makers, and researchers to engage with new evidence and explore actionable ways to strengthen gender equality across the global scientific landscape. 

About the webinar

• Date: 11 February 2026 (International Day of Women and Girls in Science) 
• Time: 2 – 4 PM UTC
• Registration link: Zoom meeting
• Format: 90-minute public webinar (Zoom)
• Language: English (with recording available afterward) 

Objectives of the webinar 

• Present key findings of the new ISC–IAP–SCGES report on gender equality in scientific organizations, including 10-year trends since 2015.  
• Highlight institutional practices – policies, governance arrangements and initiatives – that are associated with more inclusive and gender-responsive organizations. 
• Share qualitative perspectives from scientists and organizational leaders on barriers, enablers, and promising approaches to foster gender equality in scientific organizations. 
• Discuss concrete follow-up by academies, unions, and partner institutions, including the use of monitoring frameworks and internal reviews of membership, leadership and participation.