Welcome to FAGNA®

Empowering Women in
Academia Worldwide

A global network connecting female academics, fostering collaboration, and advancing research across disciplines.

30,000+Female Academics Reached
100+Countries Represented
50+Academic Disciplines
2021Launched
2026Registered in Sweden as a Nonprofit Association
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About Us

Who We Are

FAGNA® is a global association dedicated to advancing the visibility, collaboration, and leadership of women in academia across all disciplines and regions.

Our Story

Network

Connect with female academics from over 100 countries across every field.

Research

Collaborate on interdisciplinary research and access shared resources.

Leadership

Develop skills and advocate for equity in academic institutions worldwide.

What We Do

Strategic Initiatives

FAGNA® advances its mission through flagship initiatives that empower female academics, strengthen leadership capacity, and foster global collaboration.

Female academics gathered at a FAGNA® leadership development convening

LEAD Institute

Leadership Excellence and Academic Development Institute

LEAD Institute is FAGNA®'s flagship capacity development arm dedicated to equipping female academics with the leadership, research, teaching, mentoring, and career advancement skills needed to thrive in academia and beyond.

Diverse global community of FAGNA® academics in front of international flags

FAWiB

Female Academics Without Borders

FAWiB is FAGNA®'s global outreach and collaboration initiative connecting female academics across nations, disciplines, and cultures to foster research partnerships, knowledge exchange, advocacy, and collective action for positive societal impact.

Ready to join the movement?

Become a FAGNA® member and be part of a powerful global community.