The She Figures publication is the European Commission’s flagship report tracking gender equality in Research and Innovation (R&I) across Europe and beyond. As in previous editions, She Figures 2024 maps the career trajectory of researchers, from higher education to the labour market and into leadership roles. The report highlights persistent gender disparities, particularly in STEM fields like ICT, where women remain significantly underrepresented. These findings echo the Draghi report’s call for a more diverse workforce, as only 9% of inventors are women and 98% of EU research fails to incorporate a gender perspective. Such imbalances threaten Europe’s economic growth and long-term competitiveness.
