About Us

Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence (ParGeV) laboratory

Our history and background

The Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence (PaRGEV) laboratory aims to create an interdisciplinary space dedicated to research and action to prevent and combat gender-based violence. Embedded in the tradition of activities carried out by the Department of Political and Social Studies, organized by Professor Giuseppina Cersosimo, the laboratory seeks to promote interdisciplinary and interinstitutional collaboration to address the complex challenges of gender-based violence in an integrated manner. The proposed studies aim to explore and analyze the social impacts of such violence, develop effective prevention strategies, and promote concrete activities aimed at preventing and contrasting gender-based violence

aimS

The laboratory aims to tackle the challenges related to gender-based violence through targeted and structured action. The key objectives include:

  • Promoting research and knowledge production on gender-based violence, analyzing its causes, dynamics, and consequences.
  • Strengthening dialogue between academic institutions, public bodies, and civil society organizations to ensure an effective and coordinated response to the phenomenon.
  • Encouraging training and awareness initiatives on gender and violence-related issues, fostering lasting cultural change.
  • Developing innovative intervention tools and strategies for the prevention of violence and support for victims.

international scientific committee

Scientific Coordinator
Giuseppina Cersosimo

Italian National Institute of Health


Rome

Glasgow Caledonian University

 United Kingdom

University of Craiova


Romania

University of Cape Coast


Ghana

University of Calabria

 

Italy

University of Sheffield


United Kingdom