Webinar: Women and Girls in Science – Global Evidence from Scientific Organizations

Date: 11 February 2026 (International Day of Women and Girls in Science)
Time: 2 – 4 PM UTC
Format: 90-minute public webinar (Zoom)
Organizers: International Science Council (ISC), InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES)
Language: English (recording available afterward)
Registration: Zoom link

About the webinar

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ISC, IAP and SCGES present the findings of their landmark study on gender equality across academies, unions, and disciplinary societies worldwide. Drawing on a decade of data from 2015 to 2025, the project provides the clearest global picture to date of women’s participation, leadership, recognition and the remaining barriers in scientific organizations.

The third edition of the report combines data from 136 organizations with insights from nearly 650 scientists and targeted interviews. It offers an unprecedented view of both institutional structures and the lived experiences shaping access, leadership and inclusion.

The webinar will present key findings, highlight examples of effective practices and discuss the structural changes needed to make scientific organizations more equitable and representative. Scientific leaders, policy makers and researchers will gain new evidence and actionable approaches to strengthen gender equality globally.

Objectives

• Present key findings from the 2025 ISC–IAP–SCGES report, including ten-year trends
• Highlight institutional practices and initiatives that promote inclusion and gender equality
• Share qualitative perspectives from scientists and leaders on barriers and promising approaches
• Discuss concrete follow-up actions for academies, unions, and partner institutions, including monitoring frameworks and internal reviews

Programme highlights

• Opening – Welcome and framing remarks by Mark Cesa, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
• Session 1: Key findings – Quantitative trends and qualitative insights presented by Léa and Marie-Françoise
• Session 2: Institutional responses and practices – Panel of 3-4 speakers sharing initiatives from their organizations
• Session 3: Recommendations – Overview by Catherine Jami, ISC SCGES
• Session 4: Discussion and Q&A – Moderated questions and participant poll with Nicky Hayes, IUPsyS
• Closing – Summary of key messages and invitation to follow-up activities