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BRAVE-WOW meets the public at European Researchers’ Night in Coimbra
The University of Coimbra’s BRAVE-WOW team brought its work on workplace violence and harassment to the public during the European Researchers’ Night, held in...
BRAVE-WOW Community of Practice meets on 27 October to discuss gender-based violence in the media
BRAVE-WOW will hold its next Community of Practice (CoP) meeting online on 27 October 2026, 11:30–13:00 CET (10:30–12:00 GMT) via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will open with a welcome...
BRAVE-WOW takes gender-based violence at work to the Portuguese organisational behaviour community
The Portuguese partners of BRAVE-WOW brought the project to one of the country’s main gatherings of organisational behaviour and human resources researchers, with five...
Advancing safer and more inclusive healthcare through education and workforce development
On the 30th of September 2026, the Slovenian Ministry of Health will host a policy dialogue on nursing education and workforce development as part...
Joining Forces Against Workplace Harassment: BRAVE-WOW at Diálogos em Comportamento Organizacional II
On 11 September 2026, BRAVE-WOW will take part in Diálogos em Comportamento Organizacional II, hosted by the Faculty of Economics at the University of...
ICAP 2026 Symposium: “Decent Work: Current Challenges”
The team from the Universitat de Barcelona (Rita Berger and Jan Philipp Czakert) contributed as a partner within the BRAVE-WOW Project to the symposium “Decent Work: Current Challenges” of...
Violence Against Older People Is Far More Widespread Than We Recognise
The United Nations Calls for Greater Awareness On the International Day for the Awareness of Elder Abuse, the United Nations (UN) warns that violence...
Social media and the narrative of Gender-Based Violence
How is gender-based violence discussed online? Do social media platforms contribute to raising awareness, or do they also amplify stereotypes, hostility, and hate speech? These...
From dialogue to action: BRAVE-WOW’s Community of Practice collaborates on three key topics
The BRAVE-WOW Community of Practice (CoP) is moving from strength to strength. Since its launch, our members have been collaborating closely to address gender-based violence...
Debunking myths to prevent sexual harassment at work
Despite advances in legislation and growing awareness of the issue, workplace sexual harassment continues to be surrounded by myths that hinder its recognition, reporting,...
Save the date: BRAVE-WOW 3rd General Assembly in Oviedo
Oviedo, Spain | 26–27 November 2026 The BRAVE-WOW consortium will meet in Oviedo, Spain, on 25 and 26 November 2026 for the project’s 3rd...
BRAVE-WOW showcases its vision for inclusive workplaces at the 1st MEESI Meeting
The BRAVE-WOW project contributed to the discussion on inclusive policies and decent work at the 1st MEESI Meeting, an event dedicated to exploring pathways...
Slovenia Steps Up: Nurses and Midwives Association Drives Systemic Violence Prevention in Healthcare
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA — As part of the ongoing efforts to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive healthcare environments, the Working Group for the Prevention of...
Italy adopts national OSH Strategy 2026-2031
With the State-Regions Agreement of 21 May 2026, Italy adopted two strategic documents to guide prevention and health protection policies in the coming years:...
BRAVE-WOW Launches First Synergy Meeting to Strengthen European Cooperation Against Gender-Based Violence
On 15 May 2026, BRAVE-WOW organised its first Synergy Meeting, bringing together around 30 participants from European initiatives working on gender-based violence (GBV), workplace...
BRAVE-WOW Showcased at International Congress on Healthy Work and Learning Environments
The BRAVE-WOW project was presented on 21 May at the IV Congresso Internacional de Ambientes de Aprendizagem e Trabalho Saudáveis – LABPATS, hosted by...
BRAVE-WOW Presented at the 26th CIEP-UÉ Research Conference
On 22nd May 2026, BRAVE-WOW took part in the 26th CIEP-UÉ Research Conference, hosted by the University of Évora. The event brought together about...
BRAVE-WOW at University of Évora’s 41st Permanent Seminar on Organisational Psychology and Human Resources
On 21st May 2026, BRAVE-WOW was present at the 41st Permanent Seminar on Organisational Psychology and Human Resources, a joint initiative between the Psychology...
BRAVE-WOW focus groups expose the reality of violence and harassment in healthcare
Between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, four focus groups—one in each pilot country—were held as part of the BRAVE-WOW project....
BRAVE-WOW Presented at Symposium on Maintaining Humanity in Times of Social Change and Modern Healthcare
At the symposium titled Maintaining Humanity in Times of Social Change and Modern Healthcare organised by the Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia and...
BRAVE-WOW research featured in conference on healthy workplaces
Researchers from the BRAVE-WOW project participated in the conference “How is Work Going? Ensuring Healthy Workplaces and Psychosocial Well-being”, held on 6th May and...
Gender-Based Violence in healthcare settings: what emergency data tell us
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive and underreported public health challenges in Europe. Rooted in unequal power relations and structural inequalities,...
BRAVE-WOW in the Organisational Psychology Master’s Programme
Three BRAVE-WOW researchers working at the University of Coimbra (UC) delivered an open lecture on 20th April in the course Scientific and Professional Communication in...
BRAVE-WOW presented at international HR conference
BRAVE-WOW continues to expand its outreach across both academic and professional communities, reinforcing its mission to address gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace....
BRAVE-WOW welcomes new EU multi-sectoral guidelines to combat workplace harassment
As the BRAVE-WOW project moves forward in its mission to prevent and tackle violence and harassment in the healthcare sector, we are encouraged by...
Systemic Challenges, Targeted Solutions: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in European Healthcare
While healthcare sectors across Europe strive for excellence in patient care, a persistent and often silenced shadow remains: workplace violence and harassment. Recent evidence underscores that...
Domestic Violence in Slovenia
Domestic violence in Slovenia is a serious social issue that often remains hidden, as many victims do not report it due to fear, shame,...
European Doctors Call for an End to Violence Against Healthcare Workers
On the European Awareness Day on Violence Against Doctors and Other Healthcare Workers, 12 March, the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) released a...
European Commission adopts the Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030
On 5 March 2026, the European Commission adopted the Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030. The strategy addresses emerging challenges disproportionately affecting women, including gender‑based cyberviolence, anti‑gender...
From reporting barriers to prevention. What new evidence means for safer healthcare workplaces
Recent 2026 research paints a consistent picture of the challenges healthcare workplaces still face in addressing violence and harassment. A scoping review on workplace...
International Women’s Day: promoting safe, dignified and violence-free working environments
International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, remains highly relevant today as a moment to reflect on the progress made in gender equality and...
Insights of today for a better tomorrow: reflecting on the »Safe Work, Strong Care« expert panel
On Friday, the 20th February, Ministry of Health Slovenia facilitated an important and multi-faceted discussion on Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Under the BRAVE-WOW project framework...
Upcoming Events Address Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Nursing
The Working Group for Non-Violence in Nursing and Midwifery is actively preparing for three important upcoming professional events aimed at raising awareness and strengthening...
BRAVE-WOW booklet to support gender-based violence awareness training
A new multilingual guide will help professionals and organisations prepare awareness-raising seminars and training activities on gender-based violence and harassment at work in the...
12 March | European Day Against Violence Towards Doctors and Healthcare Professionals
Every year on 12 March, Europe marks the European Day Against Violence Towards Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals, raising awareness about the growing problem...
New EU Survey Provides Strong Evidence Base for Action on Gender-Based Violence
The publication of the EU Gender-based Violence Survey – Evidence for Policy and Practice marks an important step in strengthening the evidence base on violence against...
Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence enters parliamentary discussions in Italy
In a world where the use of Artificial Intelligence and technological devices is growing at an impressively fast pace also in the world of...
First BRAVE-WOW Community of Practice meeting convened 35+ stakeholders across Europe and beyond
On Friday, 27 February, BRAVE-WOW held its first Community of Practice (CoP) meeting, marking an important step in the project’s stakeholder engagement activities. The...
BRAVE-WOW International Event. Online expert panel
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...
BRAVE-WOW 2nd General Assembly
Ljubljana, Slovenia | 19–20 February 2026 BRAVE-WOW partners met in Ljubljana on 19 and 20 February 2026 for the 2nd General Assembly to review...
Spain’s new guidelines support safer workplaces through technology
In December 2025, Spain became the first country in the world to publish technical guides for implementing the European AI Regulation. The Spanish Agency...
Turning evidence into safer workplaces in healthcare
On 30 January 2026, the BRAVE-WOW team finished one of the deliverables of Work Package 2: Understanding Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work. This...
BRAVE-WOW invites you to an online expert panel: Safe Work, Strong Care: Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Healthcare Workplaces
We are excited to invite you to an insightful online panel on Friday, 20 February, from 11:00 to 13:00 CET, featuring leading experts who...
Role of ISS in the European BRAVE_WOW project
The BRAVE-WOW project has been featured in the Medicina di Genere Newsletter, a quarterly publication promoted by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) in...
Hands-on BRAVE-WOW Workshop Hosted at the University of Coimbra
On January 5, the University of Coimbra became a vibrant space for collaboration, hosting a hands-on workshop that brought together teams from the University...
BRAVE-WOW holds 1st Focus Group in Portugal on Gender-Based Violence at Work
The BRAVE-WOW project recently held its first national focus group in Portugal, bringing together 13 participants to support the development of the Gender-Based Violence...
AI alone won’t fix workplace violence in healthcare — not unless we demand better.
Healthcare workers continue to face unacceptable levels of violence and harassment, with gender‑based harm woven deeply into these experiences. As AI tools rapidly enter...
Protecting the Hands That Heal: A 2026 Priority
In the first weeks of the new year, one message is getting louder across very different contexts. The “white coat” is no longer a shield....
Exploring Gender-Based Violence in the healthcare workplaces: first focus group in Italy
On Friday, 9 January 2026, the first focus group session took place in Italy, made possible through the fruitful collaboration between EnEA and INAIL....
Building a stronger Community of Practice within BRAVE-WOW
One of the most promising developments in BRAVE-WOW is the growing Community of Practice that aims to take shape across Europe. This network brings together professionals, organisations,...
SESPA successfully conducts the first BRAVE-WOW Focus Group at HUCA
The Health Service of the Principality of Asturias (SESPA), as an active part of the European project BRAVE-WOW, held a fundamental Focus Group with...
Spain strengthens safety in healthcare workplaces
Following the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marked globally on 25 November, Spain has renewed its focus on strengthening measures...
Guidelines on preventing violence against community nurses in Slovenia
The Working Group for Non-Violence in Nursing and Midwifery, together with experts in community nursing, has completed the multi-professional work required to prepare the Guidelines...
BRAVE-WOW is starting the WP5: Platform and Training to deal with gender-based violence in healthcare workplaces.
A multilingual platform, four online seminars, and a set of recommendations will turn project evidence into real change in hospitals and health services. The...
CITE marks the Municipal Day for Equality with the BRAVE-WOW project
On October 24, CITE joined the celebrations of the Municipal Day for Equality, an initiative that brings together hundreds of civil society organizations and public institutions...
Brave-wow meets Gabinete Nacional de Apoio Médico (GNAM) [National Office for Physician Support] to discuss violence against physicians.
On 5th November, BRAVE-WOW, represented by Professora Carla Semedo (University of Évora), attended a meeting with GNAM, a structure of Ordem dos Médicos (OM)...
BRAVE-WOW present at 8th International Congress of Nursing and Midwifery
At the 8th International Congress of Nursing and Midwifery of the University Medical Centre Maribor – Nursing and Midwifery in Modern Times (17 October 2025, Maribor), Šefik...
Occupational Safety and Health: the new Legislative Decree 159/2025 strongly calls for a “stop” to Violence and Harassment in Italy.
Seventeen years after the enactment of the framework legislation on Occupational Health and Safety (Legislative Decree 81/08), which already provided for a mandatory assessment...
BRAVE-WOW and ULSAC formalize partnership to strengthen prevention and response to violence in healthcare
The BRAVE-WOW project has taken another strategic step in consolidating its network of institutional partners. A working meeting brought together Prof. Carla Semedo (University...
BRAVE-WOW paper presented at the Conference on Democracy and Ethics in Organisations
On October 22, Inês Saavedra from SHINE 2Europe presented the paper “Stakeholder Engagement to Promote Violence-Free and Gender-Inclusive Work Environments in the Health Sector”, developed in...
Spain advances in the fight against GBV through legal and technological innovation
Spain is taking important steps to combat gender-based violence (GBV), combining legal reforms with technological innovation to make workplaces safer and more inclusive. In...
One in Three Faces Violence: BRAVE-WOW aims to build Safer, Healthier and Inclusive Healthcare Workplaces Across Europe
On World Mental Health Day, October 10th, WHO Regional Office for Europe presented the results of the Mental Health of Nurses and Doctors (MeND)...
BRAVE-WOW at the “New Directions in Sexual Harassment Research – Expert Seminar” in Bratislava
The BRAVE-WOW project was represented at the Expert Seminar New Directions in Sexual Harassment Research in Bratislava. The Project Coordinator, Leonor Pais (University of...
ISS brings BRAVE-WOW to national and EU events
In autumn 2025, the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS), leader of Work Package 4 in the EU-funded BRAVE-WOW project (Building Respectful And Violence-free Gender-inclusive...
Addressing Violence Against Healthcare Workers in Slovenia
Recently, another violent incident took place at Ptuj Health Center, where a female doctor was physically attacked while performing her duties. Incidents like this...
Mapping AI and Workplace GBVH in Healthcare
Content: As part of the BRAVE-WOW project, the team of Universitatde Barcelona has completed a scoping review to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with...
BRAVE-WOW at the Tech4Fem event
Last week, Paola Bello from SHINE 2Europe attended the Tech4Fem event, dedicated to the field of FemTech (Female Technology). This includes technologies and innovations that are...
Tackling GBV in BRAVE-WOW: The role of focus groups
To ensure that the actions proposed effectively address the real manifestations of gender-based violence (GBV) in the healthcare workplaces and the specific needs of...
The Health Service is participating in the development of the European Brave-Wow project to prevent gender-based violence and workplace harassment.
− The Principality’s initiative combines occupational health, gender equality and organizational transformation to try to prevent this type of aggression.− SESPA strengthens its commitment...
BRAVE-WOW Launches Stakeholder Engagement Plan
The BRAVE-WOW project has taken a step forward with the launch of its Stakeholder Engagement Plan, designed to ensure that all voices are heard...
Preventing Workplace Violence: New Consensus Paper Available in Italy
Violence and harassment at work are a global problem, with more than one in five people (22.8%, or 743 million) having experienced at least...
SESPA drives the development of the BRAVE-WOW pilot project
The Health Service of the Principality of Asturias (SESPA) is leading the design and implementation of the pilot project within the framework of BRAVE-WOW,...
Portugal Advances Efforts to Tackle Workplace Gender-Based Violence
Partners BRAVE – WOW – Gender-based violence (GBV) and harassment at work are often undetected or under-reported. CITE’s participation in the BRAVE-WOW Project is...
BRAVE-WOW commitment to ensuring high quality standards
European-funded projects are designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development across member states. These projects often involve multiple partners, diverse disciplines, and complex...
Slovenian Working Group Marks 25 Years Fighting Violence in Nursing and Midwifery
With a quarter-century of experience, Slovenia’s Working Group on Non-Violence in Nursing and Midwifery is stepping up efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) against...
Sentiment analysis for early GBV detection
Very soon, CTIC will begin leading new work within the BRAVE-WOW project focused on analysing how gender-based and harassment are discussed online, particularly in...
WP2 Underway: Mapping GBVH in Healthcare Research
BRAVE-WOW’s Work Package 2 is currently conducting a thorough review of the existing literature on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in healthcare settings. This...
Ministry of Health Hiring for Key Role in European BRAVE-WOW Project on Healthcare Gender Based Violence Prevention
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia is inviting applications for a key role in the BRAVE-WOW project—an important European initiative aimed...
Gender‑based violence in Italian healthcare: ISS brings data‑driven action
Gender-based violence (GBV) in Italian healthcare is a serious public health concern that affects both professionals and care delivery. According to the Osservatorio Nazionale...
Slovenia Takes Action Against Violence in Healthcare with the BRAVE-WOW Project
Violence against healthcare professionals is becoming an increasingly urgent issue in Slovenia. Nurses, doctors, and support staff are frequently exposed to verbal and physical...
ILO’s Convention C190 Reaches 50 Ratifications
A few weeks ago, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced a major milestone: 50 countries have ratified Convention C190, the first-ever global treaty designed...
WP2 of the BRAVE-WOW project has started!
The BRAVE-WOW consortium is taking its first steps towards building a solid framework to better understand and address gender-based violence and harassment in the...
BRAVE-WOW Participates in DG JUST Kick-off Meeting 2025 in Brussels and online
On the 17th and 18th of June, the BRAVE-WOW project took part in the DG JUST Kick-off Meeting, both onsite and online. The meeting...
BRAVE-WOW Presented at the “Innovation and Sustainability” Conference at the University of Porto
On 29 May 2025, the BRAVE-WOW project was presented at the conference “Innovation and Sustainability: the Grand Societal Challenges”, hosted by the University of...
BRAVE-WOW showcased at European Congress on Work and Organisational Psychology
The BRAVE-WOW project was presented at the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology (EAWOP) Congress, held in Prague from 22 to 24 May...
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