International Women's Day is an important occasion to take stock of the situation regarding women's conditions, assess progress, and renew efforts on gender issues, equal opportunities, and anti-discrimination initiatives.

‘The data published in recent weeks by ISTAT (https://www.istat.it/tag/donna/) paint a mixed picture of the situation in Italy,’ says Dolores Ferrara, President of the CUG (Equal Opportunities and Staff Welfare Committee) at UniTS. ‘While female employment is increasing, it is growing at a slower rate than male employment. A significant gender gap persists in terms of wages and women's participation in the country’s economic and social life. We need new solutions that place these issues at the centre of the conversation, ensuring that women’s presence is actively promoted in both academic and professional settings.’

The University of Trieste and its CUG are committed to this goal, implementing support measures and anti-discrimination tools. They recognize that a deep understanding of the most insidious and exclusionary forms of discrimination is essential to fostering a true culture of equal opportunities.

With this in mind, and to assess the state of gender equality in scientific research, the CUG has organised a conference titled ‘In Search of Equality: Women in Science’, which will take place on 1st April at 10:00 in the Bachelet Hall, Piazzale Europa Campus.