Introductory training on gender-based violence
in academia and the 7P framework
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This training explores the issue of gender-based violence in academia, focusing on UniSAFE’s 7P model: Prevalence, Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Provision of services, Partnerships, and Policies. Participants will gain insights into the main EU policy frameworks and priorities aimed at addressing gender-based violence in research and academia, getting concrete advice and inspired by inspiring practices already implemented in other institutions across the EU.
We encourage participants to familiarise themselves with the institutional policies of their organisations/institutions.
Learning objectives:
- Gain a common understanding of concepts related to gender-based violence and understand its impact in academia.
- Learn about the prevalence of gender-based violence in the research field and highlight its specific characteristics.
- Understand the 7 Ps model of UniSAFE (Prevalence, Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Provision of services, Partnerships and Policies) which represents a holistic approach to address gender-based violence in higher education institutions and research organisations.
- Get informed about inspiring practices for setting up and implementing institutional policies to address gender-based violence in academia adopted by European and Member States higher education institutions and research organisations within the framework of the 7 Ps.
Who is it for?
- Gender equality officers/focal points, equality and/or diversity officers
- Human resources officers
- Gender equality plan implementing teams
- Health and safety officers
- Head of Departments/Units in charge or involved in gender-based violence
- Trainers on the topic of gender-based violence in academic settings
The training is addressed to those at the beginning stages of creating and implementing a policy framework to address gender-based violence in academia. As seats are limited, priority will be given to individuals at the initial stages of developing and implementing policy to address gender-based violence within their institution and correspond to the profile of participants. Preference will be given to individuals from countries participating in Horizon Europe, with special consideration for registrants from ‘Widening countries’ as defined by the European Commission. We kindly ask for your understanding as we strive to include a diverse range of participants.
Introducing the trainer
Panagiota Polykarpou is a Consultant at Yellow Window Belgium, with a background in Business Management. Her interests center around gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in organisations. Since 2020, she’s been involved in nonprofit initiatives in Cyprus and in 2023, she joined the Executive Academy of Vienna University of Economics and Business for a Professional Master’s in Social Innovation and Management.
