Progress Update: United Violet Online Meeting

Progress Update: United Violet Online Meeting
23 April 2026

The United Violet Project continues to move forward with strong momentum, as partners gathered today for yet another productive online working meeting. This EU-funded initiative focuses on developing practical tools and educational resources to support teachers and educators in identifying and addressing gender-based violence (GBV), particularly as it affects women and transgender individuals.

During the one-hour teleconference, project partners reviewed progress and aligned on several key milestones critical to the next phase of implementation.

Progress on the Educators’ Practical Guide

A major highlight of the meeting was the update on the development of the practical guide for educators. This comprehensive resource is designed to equip teachers with ready-to-use workshop scenarios and structured methodologies for recognising and preventing gender-based violence in educational settings. The English version of the guide has now been completed and is currently awaiting external quality review. Following the audit process, the guide will be translated into all project languages and published, preferably ahead of the summer period, making it accessible to a wide range of education professionals across Europe.

Preparations for the LTTA in Italy

Partners also finalised preparations for the upcoming Learning, Teaching and Training Activity (LTTA), which will take place from 13 to 15 May 2026 in Schio, Italy. This training event will bring together educators, staff, and potentially learners to strengthen their competencies in identifying and combating GBV.

The LTTA represents a key component of the project’s capacity-building efforts, offering participants practical knowledge, interactive learning experiences, and opportunities for cross-country exchange. Each partner organization will be represented, ensuring a diverse and collaborative learning environment.

Strong European Partnership

Today's meeting brought together all project partners, reflecting the collaborative and international nature of the United Violet initiative. Participating organisations included:

• ARTIS MULTIMEDIA (France)

• Solution: Solidarité & Inclusion (France)

• Unofficial Media & Training (Ireland)

• Le Tre Ghinee (Italy)

• Gea Centro Studi Interventi Assistiti con gli Animali (Italy)

• 36,6 Centrum Kompetencji (Poland)

This diverse partnership continues to play a vital role in ensuring that the project’s outputs are relevant, inclusive, and adaptable across different national contexts.

Looking Ahead

With key deliverables nearing completion, especially the practical handbook for educators and e-platform, as well as international training just around the corner, the United Violet Project is entering an exciting phase of implementation and dissemination. The coming months will focus on finalising resources, delivering training, and expanding the project’s reach among educators and institutions.

To stay updated on the latest developments and access upcoming resources, visit regularly the project website as well as our social media. More updates will be shared soon as the project continues to empower educators and strengthen responses to gender-based violence across Europe.