This is a project led by the African Women in Mathematics Association (AWMA) and consists of two events. The first one is the conference “African Women in Mathematics: Challenging questions” is designed to explore challenging questions in mathematics, encourage collaborative problem-solving, and provide a platform for discussions on the future of African women in mathematics. The second one is the workshop “Women in SAGE-Tunisia”. This is a project, WIS-Africa, addressed to young African researchers and graduate students, already organized in Senegal 2021, Nigeria 2022, Uganda 2023 and Burundi 2024. The workshop includes 6 projects mentoring by group leaders around various domains of mathematics and using the software SageMath.

Meeting of Women in Mathematics in Central Africa

This is a 2-day event associated with the African Mathematical Schools of CIMPA, scheduled for July 2024 at the Marien Ngaoubi University, Brazzaville, Congo. It is dedicated to women researchers working in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as undergraduate students. It will consist of research presentations, as well as discussions.

This initiative aims to establish the Arab Women in Mathematics Network (AWMN) — a platform to empower women mathematicians across the Arab world. The network will address challenges like limited resources, isolation, and underrepresentation while promoting networking and mentorship opportunities. The project will launch with a one-day workshop at Ain Shams University, Cairo, in honor of Professor Entisarat El Shobaky. This will be followed by a two day hybrid conference on May 17-18, 2025, featuring keynote speakers, research, and a database of Arab women’s contributions to mathematics.

This Brazilian project aims to promote collaboration and mentorship among women researchers in mathematics, with a focus on algebraic and geometric topology, group theory, and related areas. It will include a Research Collaboration Conference to take place in February 2026, where researchers will collaborate on four pre-defined projects.

Combinatorics, especially Graph Theory, is an emerging research field in Indonesia. Women combinatorists are heavily involved in its development, including leadership in the Indonesian Combinatorial Society. Although many collaborations have been established with foreign counterparts, there are few of those in Southeast Asian countries. Through this workshop, we hope to initiate collaborations with women combinatorists from Southeast Asia. The workshop is a problem-solving workshop, where problems are introduced at the beginning, and the rest is dedicated to discussion towards the solution of the problems. It is hoped to start some collaborations that can be continued remotely afterward.

The Second Meeting of Women in Topology, Geometry and their Applications fosters a safe, inclusive, and intellectual environment for individuals who identify as women and non-binary people assigned female at birth to share and develop mathematical projects. It will take place in Mexico in September 2025, and will feature plenary talks by leading women researchers, networking sessions, a poster session, and a round table to share experiences and discuss the challenges of working in male-dominated fields. By highlighting accomplished women mathematicians and building connections, it encourages mentorship, collaboration, and community. An outreach session will engage local girls and teens, inspiring them to consider careers in mathematics.

African Women in Algebra (AWA) is an association of African women working in algebra and its applications. AWA is organizing the Second African Women in Algebra Workshop, scheduled to take place from August 4th to 9th, 2025, at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. The event follows the success of the inaugural African Women in Algebra Workshop held in July 2024 at Kabale University in Uganda. The African Women in Algebra Workshops aim to provide a supportive and collaborative research environment tailored to the unique challenges faced by African women. These workshops are strategically designed to empower women in algebraic careers, fostering their interest and advancement in algebra.

The purpose of this project is to support South American women mathematicians attending the X Encuentro Nacional de Álgebra, which will take place in Córdoba, Argentina. Additionally, the event will feature workshops aimed at raising awareness and seeking solutions to gender inequalities, as well as a networking session for female professors and students looking for advisors for their undergraduate or graduate theses.

The Indian Women in Mathematics (IWM) has been actively involved towards encouraging more women to pursue higher education in mathematics, and providing an environment and exposure to new trends that enable them to take up careers in mathematics. The IWM organizes several activities throughout the year. The venues are chosen to reach women from varied geographic and socio-economic backgrounds. Taking our events to smaller centers around the country has significantly increased IWM’s reach and benefited women who would have otherwise not had exposure to world-class mathematics. The map indicating all the activities organized by IWM over the years can be accessed here.

Across Africa, women in mathematics play a vital yet underrepresented role in education, research, and entrepreneurship. Despite their potential to drive innovation, they face barriers such as limited access to resources and leadership opportunities. To address these challenges, the Kenyan Women in Mathematical Sciences Association will host a two-day workshop. This event will provide participants with skills, networks, and mentorship to excel in educational innovation and digital entrepreneurship. By fostering knowledge sharing and empowerment, the workshop aims to enable African women to leverage mathematics for societal and economic transformation and promote inclusive growth.

The Nigerian Women in Mathematics is organizing its 5th Biennial Conference, scheduled for May 2025 at the University of Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. This event aims to promote the participation and advancement of women in the mathematical sciences across Nigeria and West Africa. The conference will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops focused on research methodologies and professional development. Approximately 100 attendees are expected, enhancing visibility and recognition of women mathematicians.

Women in Mathematics together with African Women in data science in Zimbabwe will run a two-day workshop at the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe, in August 2025. The platform aims to create an environment for young women in mathematics to network, get mentored and develop the needed mathematical skills through a hands-on experience from established women mathematicians in business, industry, government, and academia in Zimbabwe and beyond.

This project empowers young Iranian women to pursue careers in mathematics by offering intensive math camps, hands-on workshops, and a robust mentorship program. Through these initiatives, we aim to create a supportive community, inspire participants, and increase female representation in mathematics and related fields. By focusing on building a strong network of female mathematicians, this project will provide long-lasting benefits for young women in Iran. It will not only inspire them to pursue careers in mathematics but also equip them with the skills and support they need to succeed.