Women in Scientific Organizations: A Decade of Global Evidence

Special Webinar on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science – 11 February 2026

How far have scientific organizations come in advancing gender equality — and how far do we still have to go?

On 11 February 2026, the International Science Council (ISC), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) will host a landmark public webinar marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Running from 14:00–16:00 UTC, the 90-minute online event will unveil the results of a major 10-year study on gender equality across academies, scientific unions, and disciplinary societies worldwide.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gd1VzvMZT3mP-YK2LBM_pw

A decade of evidence, a global call to action

Drawing on data from 136 scientific organizations, survey responses from nearly 650 scientists, and targeted interviews, the new ISC–IAP–SCGES report provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of women’s participation, leadership and recognition in scientific institutions.

The study reveals both progress and persistent barriers — offering data-driven insights into:

Who is represented in membership and leadership
Which institutional policies make a difference
Where inequities remain most entrenched
How scientists themselves experience inclusion and exclusion

The webinar will present quantitative trends from 2015 to 2025 alongside qualitative evidence capturing lived experiences within scientific organizations.

Why this webinar matters

Advancing gender equality is not only a matter of fairness — it strengthens science itself. This session aims to equip scientific leaders, policymakers, funders and researchers with new knowledge to drive structural change.

Participants will:

Hear the key global findings and 10-year trends
Learn from organizations implementing effective policies and governance reforms
Explore concrete follow-up actions, including monitoring frameworks and internal reviews
Engage in dialogue on priorities for equitable participation in science

Programme Highlights

Opening – Welcome and project overview
Session 1 – Key findings and survey insights
Session 2 – Panel: Institutional responses and promising practices
Session 3 – Audience Q&A, polls and discussion
Closing – Key takeaways and invitation to engage further

The session will be held in English, with a recording available afterward for registered participants.

Join us to help shape more inclusive scientific institutions over the next decade.

Save the date

Date: 11 February 2026
Time: 14:00–16:00 UTC
Format: Public Zoom webinar
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gd1VzvMZT3mP-YK2LBM_pw