Description
Gender-based violence is widespread. It takes on multiple forms, has long-lasting and devastating consequences and occurs in every sphere and domain of life, in every organisation, and in offline and online settings. Not only do higher education institutions and research organisations see no exception to this, but they are particularly prone to high levels of gender-based violence.As universities and research organisations are slowly finding the courage to tackle this issue, they often lack guidance on where to start or how to ensure that their policies and measures are comprehensive enough to be efficient. Other decision-makers are still not aware enough of the change to be initiated at the level of institutions and of public authorities.
For the past three years, UniSAFE has been investigating the prevalence of gender-based violence in academia and research, as well as institutions’ responses. Its widescale survey – taken by 42,000 staff and students from 45 organisations in 15 countries – has provided solid and comparable data, which has been analysed and compared with results from interviews, policy mapping and case studies of institutional responses. This knowledge has been translated into concrete tools and recommendations.
Looking from a holistic perspective – using the 7P framework (prevalence, prevention, protection, prosecution, provision of services, partnerships, policies), this conference goes beyond results from the research and presents its applications for institutions, with practical recommendations tailored to various contexts: universities and research organisations, public authorities at EU and national levels. It will showcase the impact and sustainable benefits from using the UniSAFE toolkit created in the project for universities and research organisations to ensure safe, violence-free higher education and research environments.
The event will take place in person at the University of Namur in Belgium, and will be streamed online. Registration is free of charge but seats are limited!
| Période | 21 nov. 2023 → 22 nov. 2023 |
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| Type d'événement | Colloque |
| Emplacement | Namur, BelgiqueAfficher sur la carte |
| Degré de reconnaissance | International |