Welcome to the UniSAFE project
Making universities and research organisations safe from gender-based violence
UniSAFE comes to an end in January 2024, but it’s not the end of the story!
Starting in March 2024, the GenderSAFE project will build on the results and tools developed in UniSAFE to support research and higher education institutions in setting up comprehensive policies to effectively counteract gender-based violence.
Latest news
UniSAFE Inventory of the Research Lessons Learned in the Field of Ethics
The Inventory of the Research Lessons Learned in the Field of Ethics presents a set of reflections regarding the ethical dimension of studying gender-based violence that stems from this transnational, multi-site and multi-design research project on gender-based...
Addressing gender-based violence without formal complaints
On the 16th of January 2024, UniSAFE hosted a webinar addressing strategies to combat gender-based violence without formal complaints. The session, building upon the work of Dr Anna Bull, an expert on sexual harassment in higher education, highlighted the importance...
GenderSAFE to launch in March 2024
UniSAFE comes to an end in January 2024, but it’s not the end of the story! Starting in March 2024, the GenderSAFE project will build on the results and tools developed in UniSAFE to support research and higher education institutions in setting up comprehensive...
Research and outreach activities targeting researchers, stakeholders and policymakers will be led across Europe for three years. The project will analyse the mechanisms of gender-based violence (GBV) – its social determinants, antecedents and consequences – at three different levels, using a holistic research model. This in-depth knowledge of existing problems, current and future priorities will result in an operational toolkit and recommendations to reduce GBV in the European academic and research area.
Project methodology
The UniSAFE project relies on a 7P model to address and combat violence, to assess the efficiency of modes of intervention and regulation and the institutional responses put into place to eradicate gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, in RPOs. At the core is the measure of the prevalence of gender-based violence, with the aim to understand the roles of university and research organisations in prevention, protection, prosecution, provision of services, supported by partnerships and policies.
Project steps
1
Understand the context
Map and analyse existing knowledge on gender-based violence in research and performing organisations, and the national policies and legal frameworks to combat it
By September 2021
2
Collect quantitative evidence
Conduct a survey on the prevalence and impacts of gender-based violence among 45 universities and research and performing organisations in 15 EU States, and analyse the data.
January – September 2022
3
Gather qualitative evidence
Investigate organisational responses and infrastructure in 15 EU States through in-depth case studies, interviews, and strategic mapping of research organisations’ policies.
June 2021 – September 2022
4
Provide Insights and Tools
Develop concrete recommendations, a toolbox, and trainings to support universities and research organisations in developing policies and action plans.
By September 2023
5
Ensure Impact
Empower stakeholders to implement effective policies.
Until January 2024
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