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
UniSAFE’s first Policy Brief
This policy brief, published by the UniSAFE project in November 2022, focuses on the results from the project's first research period with the aim to inform policy makers on the state-of-the-art on gender-based violence in academia and research. The brief summarises...
Making universities and research organisations safe for students: UniSAFE findings at Kampus Hybernská
The UniSAFE panel presented findings from the project’s survey on gender-based violence and discussed the prevalence and the impacts of of GBV in academia and research.
Results from the largest European survey on gender-based violence in academia
The results of the UniSAFE survey on gender-based violence in academia are now available! Between January and May 2022, UniSAFE coordinated the implementation of a survey among 46 participating universities and research organisations in 15 countries in Europe to...
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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