As part of the General Assembly, the Slovenian Ministry of Health hosted an online expert panel titled “Safe Work, Strong Care: Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Healthcare Workplaces.” The session took place on Friday, 20 February 2026, from 11:00 to 13:00 (CET), online.
The panel brought together expert perspectives spanning governance, workforce representation, academic research, and international advisory work. The session was moderated by Lucija Rojko (Ministry of Health Slovenia) and featured:
- Denis Kordež, Ministry of Health Slovenia. Standing Committee of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (2025–2028)
- Dr. Leonor Pais, University of Coimbra. BRAVE-WOW Project Coordinator
- Dr. Adam Rogalewski, European Public Service Union
- Dr. Asha George, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
- Dr. Nuno Rebelo dos Santos, University of Évora
The discussion explored key challenges and emerging approaches to preventing gender-based violence in healthcare workplaces, linking evidence, policy, and practice.