According to EU data, basic science remains a male-dominated field, with a very low presence of women, ranging from 5 to 15%. Thus, in line with EU policies for the coming years, there is an urgent need to bridge this gap through structural and cultural changes.

A specific session will be dedicated to IYBSSD at the annual conference of the COST Action VOICES (Voicing young researchers for the future of Europe: Trends, Challenges, and Policies).
Title of the session: Challenges, policies and opportunities to implement gender equality in basic sciences as a key factor to build up excellence in the scientific landscape

This session, within the framework of IYBSSD aims to analyse the problems and constraints faced by young women scientists. Providing knowledge and aiming at answering questions, they are crucial aid for research applications to find solutions in all areas of our lives, including issues related to sustainable development.