On the occasion of the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) organized a webinar. It was co-hosted by the Higher Education and Research Division alongside the Social and Civil Affairs Division to highlight the achievements, challenges, and opportunities for women in STEM across the Mediterranean region. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and young professionals to discuss strategies for enhancing gender equality in scientific fields. This document summarizes the main outcomes of the discussions.