Violence against Women.
Hypostases. Explanations. Interventions.

7th Edition

Call for papers
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International Conference:

Violence against Women. Hypostases. Explanations. Interventions

The organizing committee is delighted to announce the International Conference: Violence against Women. Hypostases. Explanations. Interventions, 7th Edition, a significant academic gathering aimed at shedding light on the multifaceted issue of violence against women and fostering collaborative efforts to address this global challenge. We invite researchers, scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers from around the world to submit their proposals and participate in this conference.

Date

26 - 28 November 2025

Location:

„Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, Romania

Format:

In-Person and Online

Conference Objectives:

  • Provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on violence against women, fostering collaboration among academia, civil society, and policymakers.
  • Share cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovative strategies for preventing violence against women and supporting survivors.
  • Engage in critical discussions on the root causes, impact, and consequences of violence against women in diverse cultural, social, and political contexts.
  • Explore the intersections of violence against women with other forms of oppression or discrimination.
  • Facilitate networking opportunities to build partnerships and coalitions for effective advocacy and policy reform.
  • Amplify the voices and experiences of survivors, centering their narratives in the discourse on violence against women.
  • Promote the development of evidence-based interventions and policies to prevent and respond to violence against women.

The topics proposed include (but are not limited to, the following aspects):

  • Women in the dynamics of domestic violence: from victim to aggressor
  • The impact of violence on women in the digital context
  • Domestic violence in the post-pandemic period
  • The role of education in preventing violence against women
  • Recovery and social reintegration of domestic violence victims
  • Violence against women and (re)migration
  • Violence against women and human rights
  • Harassment and violence against women in the workplace

Call for papers

Romanian English French

Submission Guidelines:

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Submission Guidelines:

Submit a max. 300-word abstract outlining your proposed presentation or workshop. (Romanian, English, or French) Submit
Keywords: max. 5 keywords (Romanian, English, or French)
The papers will be published in the Scientific Annals of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași (New Series), Sociology and Social Work Section
The journal is indexed in the following databases: ERIH+, EBSCO, PROQUEST CSA Sociological Abstract, PROQUEST-Social Services Abstracts, PROQUEST Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, Ulrich, IBSS, CEEOL, INDEXCOPERNICUS, SCIPIO, and CNCSIS (2008-2011: B+ category).
The author guidelines can be consulted here: [https://anale.fssp.uaic.ro/index.php/asas/about/submissions].

Key Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: November 10, 2025
Complete Paper Submission: March 1, 2026
Please submit your proposals through this form: Submit
You can direct any inquiries to VoW2025@uaic.ro.
We encourage contributions from researchers, practitioners, activists, and policymakers working in academia, NGOs, grassroots organizations, and government agencies.

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Nadji Rahmania

Professor, PHD

Nadji RAHMANIA is a professor at the University of Lille and a member of the “Paul Painlevé” Research Laboratory. Nadji Rahmania is also a Doctor Honoris Causa of „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi.
Cristina-Iulia Teodorescu

senior lecturer at ESSLIL

Cristina-Iulia TEODORESCU is a senior lecturer at ESSLIL, Catholic University of Lille, and a member of the Social Work Studies and Research Group.
Adrian Netedu

Professor, PHD

Adrian Netedu holds a doctoral degree in Sociology and serves as a full professor within the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Human Resources at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași.

Schedule and Agenda

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  • 11:30 - 12:00

    Welcoming and Registration

    Room D1, Building B, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, 700506, Iaşi, România

  • 12:00 - 15:00

    Topic: Violence Against Women. International Contextual Analyses / Violența asupra femeilor. Analize contextuale la nivel internațional

    Moderators:
    DANIELA-TATIANA ȘOITU, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași
    SIMONA-ELENA VRÂNCEANU, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași

  • 9:00 - 9:30

    Welcoming and Registration

    Aula Magna “Mihai Eminescu”, Building A, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, 700506, Iaşi, România

  • 9:30 - 10:00

    Opening speeches

  • 10:00 - 11:00

    Keynote speakers

  • 11:00 - 12:00

    Topic: Integrated Approaches and Professional Support in Addressing Domestic Vio lence/ Intervenții integrate și sprijin profesional pentru victimele violenței domestice

  • 12:00 - 12:30

    Coffee break

  • 12:30 - 14:30

    Topic: Beyond Borders and Contexts: Multidimensional Perspectives on Women Violence/ Dincolo de granițe și contexte: abordări multidimensionale ale violenței împotriva femeilor

  • 14:30 - 14:45

    Coffee break

  • 14:45 - 18:00

    Panel 1
    Topic: Women violence: Social Vulnerabilities, Dynamics of Power, and Institutional Responses/ Violența asupra femeii: vulnerabilități sociale, mecanisme de putere și răspunsuri instituționale/

    Aula Magna “Mihai Eminescu”, Building A, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, 700506, Iaşi, România

  • 14:45 - 18:00

    Panel 2
    Topic: From Historical Norms to Digital Challenges: Multidimensional Approaches to Violence Against Women/ De la norme istorice la provocări digitale: abordări complexe ale violenței împotriva femeilor

    Iași House of Academics/ Casa Universitarilor din Iași, CUI - Room Ion Simionescu Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, 700506, Iaşi, România

  • 9:00 - 9:30

    Registration

  • 9:30 - 13:30

    Panel 1
    Topic:Violence Against Women: Psychosocial Dynamics, Vulnerabilities, and Innovative Responses / Violența asupra femeii: perspective psihosociale, vulnerabilități și soluții inovatoare

    Iași House of Academics/ Casa Universitarilor din Iași, CUI - Room Ion Simionescu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, 700506, Iaşi, România

  • 9:30 - 13:30

    Panel 2
    Workshop - Advancing Multi-Agency Collaboration to Address Domestic Violence in Europe – Starting from lessons learned from the TACTICS project/ Promovarea colaborării interinstituționale pentru combaterea violenței domestice în Europa – Pornind de la lecțiile învățate din proiectul TACTICS

    Iași House of Academics/ Casa Universitarilor din Iași, CUI - Room Vespasian Pella Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bulevardul Carol I, Nr.11, 700506, Iaşi, România

Book of Abstracts

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Organizing Committee:

Scientific Committee:

Mihaela Tomița,
West University of Timișoara

Nadji Rahmania,
Université de Lille, France

Cristina Teodorescu,
Université Catholique de Lille, France

Mihai Bogdan Iovu,
Babes-Bolyai University

Gabriela Irimescu,
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Mihaela Radoi,
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

Organizing Committee:

Gabriela Irimescu

Mihaela Radoi

Romeo Asiminei

Organizing secretary:

Loredana Bozariu

Alexandra Damaschin

Cristina Tofan

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