Welcome to the UniSAFE project
Making universities and research organisations safe from gender-based violence
UniSAFE is an EU-funded project that aims to produce better knowledge on gender-based violence and sexual harassment (GBV) in research performing organisations (RPOs), and to translate this knowledge into operational tools for higher education, research organisations and policymakers.
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.
Latest news
46 universities and research organisations to participate in UniSAFE survey on gender-based violence
Expected to be among the largest of its kind, the survey will be launched in January 2022. The EU-funded project UniSAFE announced 46 universities and research organisations from 15 European countries will participate in its European survey on gender-based violence....
UniSAFE’s baseline of European policies on GBV in universities and research organisations
UniSAFE’s first research step has been completed with a European baseline of policies to combat GBV…
Bringing universities together to eradicate gender-based violence “crucial” for the implementation of the Istanbul Convention
“Universities are shaping the minds of the future generations, which we would all like to be free from harmful gender stereotypes, sexism, and violence against women”, said Johanna Nelles, the Council of Europe’s Head of the Unit on Violence against Women and Executive Secretary to the Istanbul Convention…
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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