After four years of implementation of the UNIGEM (Universities and Gender Mainstreaming) project at 19 universities in the region, the follow-up study “Echoes of Change: Advancing Gender Equality in Higher Education in the Balkans” presents an analysis and synthesis of the results obtained. In light of this research, we remain optimistic, despite the growing influence of anti-gender narratives that spread disinformation and promote fear in the wider society regarding gender equality. On the one hand, measurable progress has been achieved: students, university staff and administrative staff have shown increased awareness of gender equality and gender-based violence; universities have adopted Gender Action Plans (GAPs) and other strategic documents; and gender-related content has been integrated into curricula.
The authors of this publication are Zilka Spahić Šiljak, Jasna Kovačević and Anita Dremel.
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