On October 29, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) hosted the European Women Rectors Association (EWORA) seminar titled "Universities as Change Agents to Create Gender-Based Violations-Free Society". The event brought together researchers, academics, and leaders in higher education from various countries to discuss and share experiences on how universities can actively contribute to promoting gender equality and preventing gender-based violence both within higher education institutions and in society.
The seminar was opened by Dr. Nomeda Gudelienė, Advisor to the MRU Vice-Rector on Sustainable Development, who highlighted the event’s importance and called for collaborative efforts to drive change. MRU Rector Prof. Dr. Inga Žalėnienė welcomed the participants, underscoring the responsibility of universities to address issues of gender inequality and foster social accountability.
This EWORA seminar at MRU reaffirmed that universities have a crucial role in combating gender-based violence and can drive progress toward a more equal and safe society. Read more here