What has really changed in European universities since the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention? This second pan-European conference - following the 2023 edition and organised by UN.I.RE. with OCEAN (Council of Europe) - puts this question at the centre of a critical and timely debate.

Across two days, participants will confront the gap between commitments and reality. Day 1 brings together a European audience to tackle implementation failures, institutional responsibility and growing backlash. Day 2 focuses on the Italian context, examining concrete policies and practices.

The conference is meant as a working space. Through expert-led, critical debate and interactive groups, participants are expected to actively contribute, share experiences and challenge existing approaches.

The aim is to move towards a concrete outcome: the development of a shared European Code of Conduct for universities, strengthening accountability and driving real structural change.