Gender-based violence and the culture of sexism are normalised and experienced daily by women and femininities.

The growing intensity of the phenomenon makes it necessary to reflect on the dimensions it takes and the strategies implemented in recent years that aim at gender equality in all policies.

The “Brief and policy proposals for the prevention of gender-based violence” includes an overview of the phenomenon of gender-based violence at national and European levels. It also attempts to describe and highlight those practices that are emerging as key to its elimination.

At the heart of these practices is placed consensus, as a key concept for creating equal interpersonal relationships, as well as respect and inclusion, highlighting their importance in the fight against abusive and violent behaviour.

Finally, the Brief includes a series of suggestions and examples of the content of prevention actions by area of intervention, such as institutions, education, workplaces, the media, etc.

The aim of the Brief is to contribute to change at individual, collective and institutional levels and to promote a gender-just society.

Who it is addressed to:

• Policy makers and planners in every sector of economic and social life, governments and institutions, institutions and agencies, political parties, parliamentarians, local governments, organisations promoting gender equality, NGOs in the field of gender rights and protection/support of survivors of gender-based violence.
• Professionals in the protection and support of survivors of gender-based violence and professionals who come into contact with survivors of gender-based violence and women and children at risk, such as teachers, medical and nursing staff, police officers, judges, lawyers, etc.
• Journalists and social media influencers, activists, etc.

Author
Maria Tzavara

Edited by
Maria Liapi

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** The report was produced as a deliverable of the EQUAL_GEN project, which is implemented within the framework of the Active citizens fund programme, with the Diotima Centre as implementing body and Emantes and Anasa Cultural Center as partners.

The €15 million Active citizens fund project is funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and is part of the European Economic Area (EEA) funding mechanism for the period 2014 – 2021, known as EEA Grants. The project aims to strengthen and enhance the sustainability of civil society and to highlight its role in promoting democratic processes, enhancing citizens’ participation in public life and defending human rights. The Active citizens fund grant for Greece is managed jointly by the Bodossaki Foundation and SolidarityNow. Read more here: www.activecitizensfund.gr