Empowering change investing in prevention

Abstract

The University of Malta’s Equity Office, in collaboration with University of Malta Student Organisations, marked the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2023 through a student-led initiative organised on 29 November. This year emphasis has been made on awareness and empowering change through effective action. The Student Organisations’ proposals, compiled in this document, are aimed at addressing, preventing and combating gender-based violence both at the University of Malta and society at large. Together with the proposals presented during this initiative, this document also includes a literature review compiled in collaboration with the University of Malta Library, featuring student dissertations focused on gender-based violence in general and violence against women in particular.