Women for science inclusion and participation in acadamies of science

This report presents the first comprehensive survey of academies of science globally
regarding women’s representation in membership, governance and academy activities. The survey findings show that there continues to be low representation of women in all areas stated above.

The findings of this report and its recommendations should be used as a guideline
for academies of science, globally, to develop strategies on increasing women’s
participation in academy activities. It should also provide stimulus for action by IAP:
The Global Network of Science Academies* and its member academies to collect
and report gender-disaggregated data on an annual basis.

The collection, analysis and reporting of gender-disaggregated data allows
academies to introspect on their role as advocates for the increased participation
of girls and women, not only within themselves but also in a nation’s science system.
It also allows for increased discussions on the importance of applying the gender lens in the conceptualisation and implementation of academy activities, with a specific focus on their science advisory activities.