Global, 28 November 2025
IWIM Releases 2023-2025 Impact Report Highlighting Global Reach, Policy Engagement and Practical Tools for Workplace Inclusion
IWIM has released its 2023-2025 Impact Report, outlining two years marked by expanded global reach, stronger policy engagement and new tools designed to drive inclusion across the natural resources sector.
The report reflects IWIM’s evolution into a global NGO working across the entire natural resources supply chain, with a mission to support organisations in creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
“This report reflects the measurable progress IWIM has achieved over the past two years. Thanks to industry and policy leaders who share a commitment to equity—and to those who have welcomed our gender expertise into their spaces—our reach has expanded, our partnerships have strengthened, and we are delivering practical tools that help organisations make tangible, lasting change. IWIM’s mission remains clear: to build workplaces where everyone can thrive and to support the natural resources sector as it continues to transform for the better.”
— Barbara Dischinger, Executive Director, IWIM
Key Highlights from the 2024–2025 Impact Report
People Development & Mentoring
- 632 women have been mentored through the International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP) since 2018.
- Launch of Pit to Peak Pathfinders, a free mentoring circles programme that expands mentoring access to all professionals across the mining value chain.
- Workplace Tools & Industry Collaboration
- Release of the Gender Audit Tool and multi-language Respect at Work resources (EN, FR, ES, PT)
- Publishing a global Culture Calendar
- Growth of IWIM’s DEI Sharing Network: 10 additional organisations joined bringing the total to 21
Policy & Advocacy Influence
- Active engagement in seven multi-stakeholder initiatives and peer review of global mining standards
- Co-signing a Letter of Intent on gender equity with Argentina’s CFI and provincial governors
Ongoing quarterly convening of policy makers through the WIM Global Exchange - Hosting the Secretariat for the International WIM Alliance and delivering the WIM Success Lab, a World Bank EGPS project delivered alongside Satarla
- Contributing to the Gender & Mining Library
Growing Global Engagement
- Professionals and partners from 65+ countries engaged in IWIM initiatives and collaborations
- A LinkedIn community of 27,000+ professionals, representing the largest equity-focused network in mining
- 1672+ People participating in IDWIM live events in 2024 & 2025
- 21,000+ People visiting employers on the mining jobs portal in 2024 and 2025
“IWIM’s impact demonstrates the power of collaboration across the global mining ecosystem. From mentoring to shaping policy dialogue and developing tools that organisations rely on, IWIM is helping to shift systems—not just conversations. As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to strengthening inclusion, supporting leaders and ensuring this progress reaches every part of the value chain.”— Bothwell Mazarura, Board Director, IWIM
Looking Ahead to 2026
The report outlines IWIM’s continued commitment to partnering with companies and policy actors to strengthen workplace culture, expand practical inclusion tools and ensure diverse professionals can thrive across the sector.
The next phase of IWIM’s journey focuses on strengthening the systems and practices that embed equity and inclusion across the mining sector. IWIM will continue advancing gender equity through a systems-change approach—supporting organisations to embed inclusive policies, strengthen workplace practices and engage in meaningful collaboration across the value chain.