Advancing knowledge through research
Gender, Masculinities and Gender-Based Violence (GEMA) is a research line dedicated to advancing knowledge, prevention and intervention in gender-based violence through interdisciplinary, evidence-based and socially engaged research. GEMA examines how gender norms, masculinities, power relations and social inequalities shape violence, relationships and wellbeing across the life course.
Our research projects
About us
Gender, Masculinities and Gender-Based Violence (GEMA) is a research line dedicated to advancing knowledge, prevention and intervention in gender-based violence through interdisciplinary, evidence-based and socially engaged research. GEMA examines how gender norms, masculinities, power relations and social inequalities shape violence, relationships and wellbeing across the life course.
The research combines scientific rigour with applied impact, contributing to improved professional practice, public policy and social transformation toward gender equality and violence-free societies.
Get to know usOur research projects
A selection of the projects currently driving our work. The full portfolio, including completed projects, is available on the projects page.
Enhancing Victim Safety through risk PREDICTions and intimate partner VIolence againSt women intervention evaluation
PREDICT-ViS aims to strengthen the effectiveness, accountability, and risk management of programmes for perpetrators of intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) in Spain.
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Girls’ Empowerment in Digital and Media Skills
Strengthening girls’ and young women’s participation, safety and empowerment in digital environments by integrating gender equality, digital competence and prevention of technology-facilitated violence.
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Breaking Barriers — Consent Education and Safe Disclosure for Young Women with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
The project addresses the prevention of gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated abuse, with a specific focus on young women with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).
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Developing capacities to address stalkerware and digital violence against women across Europe
Strengthening Europe’s capacity to address the digital dimension of gender-based violence, particularly digital harassment and the use of stalkerware.
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Promote ACTions to FOsteR healthy LOVing rElationships among teenagers
Preventing teen dating violence (TDV) and promoting healthy, respectful and non-violent relationships among adolescents, through a school-based and participatory prevention approach engaging teachers, students, families and the wider community.
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Fathers’ Engagement in the Role Of Care Keeping Mothers and Children Safe
Preventing gender-based and domestic violence by strengthening the role of men who are (becoming) fathers, through a coordinated, multi-agency prevention model linking perinatal services, early childhood systems, social services and perpetrator programmes.
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We collaborate with universities, public institutions, professional services and civil society organisations across Europe. Get in touch to explore joint research, training or evaluation.