The ICCA Reports No. 8: Report of the Cross-Institutional Task Force on Gender Diversity in Arbitral Appointments and Proceedings

Gender Diversity 2026 update

 

The Cross-Institutional Task Force on Gender Diversity in Arbitral Appointments and Proceedings is pleased to announce the release of its Report, the eighth Volume of the ICCA Reports Series. This Report - the product of collaboration between Task Force members who represent leading arbitral institutions and gender diversity initiatives around the world – publishes recent statistics on the appointment of female arbitrators and outlines opportunities and best practices to promote gender diversity in international dispute resolution. By analysing data and existing trends on the representation of female arbitrators in recent years, the Report of the Cross-Institutional Task Force on Gender Diversity in Arbitral Appointments and Proceedings serves as an important step in the advancement towards gender equality and inclusion in the field.

 

The Task Force will present the 2026 Update at the ICCA Congress in Madrid, which takes place from 12-15 April 2026. To find out more about the Task Force click here

 

Download the Report (2026 Update)