This report "Towards gender equality in scientific organizations - Assessment and recommendations" by International Science Council, InterAcademy Partnership and Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science presents the most comprehensive global assessment to date of gender equality in scientific organizations. The analysis draws on institutional data from 136 organizations, survey responses from nearly 600 scientists, and a dozen interviews with representatives of scientific organizations.

May 12 marks the birthday of Maryam Mirzakhani. During the World Meeting for Women in Mathematics (WM)² 2018, this date was chosen to celebrate Women in Mathematics in her memory. Since 2024, the May 12 initiative is led by the Committee for Women in Mathematics of the International Mathematical Union, with a coordination group that includes representatives from various continental organizations supporting women in mathematics.

CWM is very excited about the upcoming third edition of the World Meeting for Women in Mathematics (WM)², scheduled to take place on July 22nd, 2026, in Philadelphia. The (WM)² is held every four years in conjunction with the ICM and is dedicated to building a thriving worldwide community of women mathematicians.

CWM is delighted to announce that CWM Member Prof. Selma Negzaoui was elected President of the African Women in Mathematics Association (AWMA) on October 8, 2025. CWM warmly congratulates Prof. Negzaoui and the new AWMA Executive Board on their election, and wishes AWMA and the new board every success for the 2025–2029 term. AWMA will surely continue to serve, represent, and excel in supporting African women in mathematics.

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Tony Ezome, who died in an accident on October 5, 2025, in Libreville, Gabon, at the age of 45.

Tony was appointed a member of the CWM in 2019 by the IMU Executive Committee and was reappointed for a second term in 2023. Throughout these years, he served CWM with great commitment and enthusiasm, demonstrating remarkable vision and leadership, especially on issues related to Africa. We have lost a great friend and ally.

The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) will present the AWM Prizes and Awards at the AWM Reception and Awards Presentation on January 6 at JMM 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The CWM is delighted to share the scientific program for the III World Meeting for Women in Mathematics — (WM)², taking place on July 22, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, USA. This one-day event will be held as a satellite event of the ICM 2026.

The program will feature four invited research talks by:

- Kirsten Eistentrager (Penn State University, USA)
- Luz de Teresa (UNAM, Mexico)
- Chelsea Walton (Rice University, USA)
- Melanie Weber  (Harvard University, USA)

The AWM 2025 Student Chapter Award Winners are University of Utah for Community Outreach; Western University for Fundraising and/or Sustainability; University of Florida for Professional Development; and University of Oregon for Scientific Excellence. The chapter winners were recognized on Friday, August 8th at MAA MathFest 2025 in Sacrament, CA. 

A press release here.

The Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) has published three sets of recommendations, now available on its website and as downloadable PDFs. These documents offer guidance for promoting gender equality in science, both within scientific communities and at various levels of influence. The recommendations include:

SCGES Recommendations for Scientific Unions (link).