Experts from the International Science Council, InterAcademy Partnership, and the Standing Committee on Gender Equality in Science have released a new global report titled "Towards Gender Equality in Scientific Organizations: Assessment and Recommendations." This publication summarizes the changes that have transpired over the last decade concerning women’s representation in the scientific field and uncovers structural issues that female scientists face. It emphasizes the need for continuous efforts towards achieving true gender parity in STEM fields.

Data sourced from 136 scientific organizations and surveys involving hundreds of scholars show that while there has been some global progress since 2015, this progress has been unevenly distributed across different regions and institutions. On average, only about three out of ten scientists are women, with their representation at public universities only reaching 19% in 2025. This is a slight increase from 12% in 2015 and 16% in 2020, indicating that while gains have been made, there is still a significant disparity that persists in the academic landscape.

The report's authors urge for a critical examination of these disparities and recommend actionable measures to advance gender equality in scientific organizations. They call for increased support structures for female scientists and highlight that significant barriers still exist, such as bias, lack of mentorship, and inadequate resources. The findings of this report serve not only as a reflection of the current state of gender representation in science but also as a call to action for stakeholders to engage in transforming these inequities into equitable opportunities for all scientists, regardless of gender.