
Discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence: who to contact
All forms of discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence should be reported.
Those who work and study at the University of Padua can contact the University's protection and guarantee bodies (CUG, Trusted Counselor, Ombudsman).
In synergy with the protection and guarantee bodies, there are dedicated helpdesks that work in an integrated manner and offer free listening and support to members of the academic community.
The opening of other locations is planned as the University intends to offer equal opportunities to all its students, reaching also the campuses outside Padua.
Furthermore, the University of Padua operates the Scup for prevention, support, counseling, and clinical intervention activities in Padua and in the decentralized branches in Rovigo, Treviso, and Vicenza.
For legal support, networking with social and health services, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, courts, and other institutions involved, you can contact the Anti-Violence Centre of the Municipality of Padua.
The Anti-Violence Center of Padua
Please call the toll-free number to book an appointment:
CODICE DONNA 800 81 46 81
https://www.centrodonnapadova.it
DIAL 1522 for Help
1522 is a National Anti-violence and Stalking Free Hotline that is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply dial 1522 to receive support in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Albanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, or Polish.
https://www.1522.eu
Equal Opportunities and Gender Equality
Delegate: Gaya Spolverato
For more information on Equal Opportunity Policies please contact
The Office of Public Engagement: public.engagement@unipd.it
Each University of Padua Department has a dedicated person to contact regarding Equal Opportunities Policies.
List of Department contacts
For information on work-life balance initiatives aimed at staff (including child care agreements, summer camp initiatives, transport, services, and working from home) please contact the Economic Treatment and Welfare Office: welfare@unipd.it