The EU-funded project GenderSAFE invites you to the launch of its national policy monitoring report on responses to gender-based violence in higher education and research.
The event will present the results of an EU-wide mapping of national frameworks addressing gender-based violence, highlight key trends and recent developments, and reflect on their alignment with the 2024 Zero Tolerance Code of Conduct. It is organised in coordination with the work of the ERA Forum Sub-group on Inclusive Gender Equality.
The launch brings together representatives from European and national institutions, research and higher education organisations, and policy stakeholders to examine current approaches, gaps, and opportunities for strengthening coordinated responses to gender-based violence within the European Research Area (ERA).
The programme will feature a presentation of the report’s core findings for policy design, implementation, and monitoring. It will also introduce the GenderSAFE Institutional Self-Assessment Tool, designed to support organisations in strengthening their internal policies and capacities, while connecting institutional measures with wider national and European frameworks.
A moderated discussion with representatives of national authorities will focus on lessons learned from implementation, emerging challenges, and opportunities for joint EU-level action to add value. The exchange will also consider how evidence from policy monitoring can inform ongoing ERA processes, encourage mutual learning between Member States, and support the development of more effective, accountable, and sustainable zero-tolerance approaches.
The event aims to recognise recent advances, foster dialogue between policy and practice communities, and support concrete next steps towards safer, more equitable research and higher education environments across Europe. It takes place at a time when efforts to address gender-based violence are shaped by both new opportunities and a more contested environment for equality, diversity and inclusion policies.