A common resistance to addressing gender-based violence is the argument that institutions should focus on real issues like education, not social issues like gender-based violence, but what does academic excellence mean if students and staff do not feel safe?
UniSAFE’s policy mapping found that although the majority of institutions report having policies addressing gender-based violence, few have comprehensive implementation frameworks.
Introducing the GenderSAFE Institutional Assessment Tool. Join us on Wednesday 26 November, 11.00 am CET, to learn how to use the tool and how it can support institutional transformation!
This series aims to support change agents by reframing arguments commonly encountered and help navigate challenging conversations with clarity and confidence. Argument #1: “Gender-based violence doesn’t occur in our institution.”
Gender-based violence remains a deeply rooted issue across European research and higher education institutions and implementing effective institutional responses still faces resistance. To support those leading change, GenderSAFE has developed a new guide: “Strategic Framing to Tackle Resistance to Change: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Research and Academia.”
On 21 February the GenderSAFE Community of Practice gathered for a meeting titled Shifting the burden — (Working) towards victim/survivor-centred policies in current university practices.