The representation of women in leadership roles has grown over the past decade, yet significant challenges remain in achieving gender equality. To address this gap in the business world, the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) have been developed, which we implement at MAPFRE.

The debate on gender equity in the business world remains a constant issue in the corporate sector. Only a strong commitment and concrete actions can finally place women in the positions they truly deserve. But what is the reality they face?

Globally, women make up 42% of the workforce. However, female representation declines as one moves up the corporate ladder. According to the latest 2024 Global Gender Gap Report from the World Economic Forum, women hold 36.4% of leadership positions worldwide—almost a full point less than in 2022, when the figure was 37.5%.

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