On November 13, Girona will host the conference “How to improve the support system for survivors of anti-LGBTIQ+ hate crimes”, the final event of the European project ENACT (Enhancing the capacity of civil society organisations to support victims of anti-LGBTQI hate crimes).
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The international conference “How to improve the support system for
survivors of anti-LGBTIQ+ hate crimes” will take place on Thursday,
November 13, in Girona. It is organized by the University of Girona through the
Social Sciences Research Group, CISA.
This session marks the closing event of the ENACT research project (Enhancing
the capacity of civil society organisations to support victims of anti-LGBTQI
hate crimes), a study funded by the European Union and developed in
collaboration with universities and organizations from Italy, Lithuania,
Slovenia, Greece, and Hungary, as well as Spain. Its goal is to support civil
society organizations in establishing cooperation spaces with public
institutions to improve real and effective support for LGBTIQ+ victims of hate
crimes.
The study, based on an intersectional approach, uses the analysis of
different national realities to outline the current European context and
propose measures and tools for the institutions involved. The results and their
dissemination also aim to raise awareness beyond the professional sphere,
through specialized training or outreach sessions such as this event.
During the conference, which will be held at the Josep IrlaAuditorium in Girona, representatives from the participating universities
will present the findings and conclusions of the research, which began in 2024.
The event will also feature contributions from Dr. Mark Walters,
professor of criminal law and criminology and expert in hate crimes, and Saul
Castro Fernández, lawyer specializing in this type of crime and LGBTIQ+
rights.
The event will be attended by the Director General for the Real and
Effective Equality of LGTBI+ People (Ministry of Equality), Mr. Julio
del Valle de Iscar, Director General of LGBTI+ Public Policies of the
Government of Catalonia, Mr. Alberto Lacasta Huelin, and the Rector
of the University of Girona, Dr. Joaquim Salvi.
The activity is free and open to everyone. English-language
contributions will have simultaneous translation. It will be, also, be broadcasted live via Youtube.
— POSTER: Download the poster with all the information and the speakers.
— AGENDA: The full programme can be consulted
here.
— REGISTRATION: Interested individuals can
register via this registration form.
PROJECT DETAILS
CONTACT
For more information or inquiries, please contact: cisarecerca@udg.edu.