Gender-based violence is one of the most pressing human rights challenges in the EU today. While significant progress has been made in prevention and victim support, violence continues to affect millions of people, with women and girls disproportionately impacted.

Join experts from Latvia and Ireland for a discussion on shared challenges and their work on gender-based and sexual violence prevention initiatives. Together, we'll explore how governments, civil society, and young people can work together to build safer, more inclusive communities.

When: 9 July | 15:00 – 16:00
Where: Kungu street 8
Register: https://forms.gle/5Moxqi8nAnRH4JQV7

SPEAKERS:

Tracey McArdle | Youth Work Ireland

Tracey McArdle is a professionally qualified youth and community worker and trauma-informed practitioner who has been working in the sector for more than 18 years. She works as the Our Generation Coordinator at Youth Work Ireland, Ireland’s largest youth organisation. Our Generation is a cross-border project that aims to empower and invest in young people, delivering impactful initiatives under PEACEPLUS funding, including on sexual health and relationship education, as well as gender-based violence awareness.

Beata Jonite | Centre MARTA

Beata Jonite represents Centre MARTA, one of Latvia's leading organisations supporting women and combating gender-based violence. Her work focuses on victim support, prevention, public awareness, and advocating for stronger protection against violence.