Doing justice to gender-based violence

We are pleased to share the brief but profound reflections of Lawyer Luisa Pola on the seminar “Rendering Justice to Gender-Based Violence” held on February 29, 2024, organized by EquALL and Agenfor International, in the context of the EUROJUSTICE and PRE-AND-POST projects, co-financed by the European Union.

🔹 An opportunity for deep insights: Lawyer Pola retraces the seminar’s journey, offering a critical perspective on the topics discussed. Her reflections address crucial issues such as gender stereotypes, rape myths, and the concept of the “perfect victim” of violence.

🔹 Key topics:

• Gender stereotypes: Analysis of the expectations and social prejudices that influence the perception of gender-based violence.
• Rape myths: Deconstruction of false beliefs and harmful narratives surrounding the crime of rape.

The perfect victim: Critique of the notion that victims of violence must adhere to certain standards to be believed and respected.