At a meeting of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on Trade and Gender held on 1 June, the co-Chairs announced the launch of the third edition of the International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade, which recognizes gender-responsive trade policies. They also updated members on ongoing work with the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). Members also shared experiences on the links between intellectual property, innovation and women’s economic empowerment as part of the group’s second thematic focus for 2026.World Trade Organization — Latest news