Full Program — 2025 Edition
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30/09/2025
Workshop (ages 6–10)
Once Upon a Time — and Now Many Times
San Matteo degli Armeni Library
Workshop for children aged 6–10. Stories and adventures exploring a world of opportunities for rebel girls and space boys. Picture-book readings, animation and dialogues to reflect on the theme…
30/09/2025, 17:00
02/10/2025
STEM Workshop (ages 9–12)
STEM Lab: Internettopoli
Biblionet Library
Workshop for children aged 9–12 with Claudia Mazzanti, designed to spark scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills while overcoming gender stereotypes in science and technology.
02/10/2025, 15:30 – 16:30STEM Workshop
STEM Workshop for Children
Arconi Library — Internettopoli
02/10/2025, 17:30 – 18:30
Talk
Collectively Deconstructing Toxic Masculinity
Arconi Library
A conversation with Alessio Frattini, Angela De Nicola and Aleph Bononi for adults and young people, reflecting on male roles and gender models to promote awareness and respectful relationships.
02/10/2025, 17:30 – 18:30
03/10/2025
Talk
How to Address Workplace Harassment
Sandro Penna Library
An open meeting with psychologist and psychotherapist Rossella De Leonibus on strategies to prevent and handle harassment, building safer and fairer workplaces.
03/10/2025, 17:00 – 18:00
04/10/2025
Experiential Workshop
New Fathers Become “Living Books” Sharing Their Stories with Silent Listeners
Arconi Library
Guided by Paolo Piazza and Lucia Pugliese, new fathers share their experiences with silent listeners, exploring emotions, parenting roles and equality practices within the family.
04/10/2025, 15:30 – 17:30
08/10/2025
Seminar
Gender-Sensitive Language in Media & Information Literacy (MIL): Exploring the Gender ED Coalition Resources
University of Perugia — Dept. of Political Science (Room 5)
FORMA.Azione presents a seminar for students of English for International Studies. The session explores media, gender stereotypes and disinformation, offering critical tools to promote an informed and equitable public sphere.
08/10/2025, 14:30 – 16:30
Workshop (ages 3–6)
Wolves Who Are Afraid & Brave Princesses: Stories of Every Kind
Sandro Penna Library
Workshop for children aged 3–6. Picture-book readings, animation and a small hands-on activity to help children develop critical thinking about gender stereotypes and promote inclusive storytelling from early childhood.
08/10/2025, 17:00 – 18:00
13–20/10/2025
Exhibition
The Constituent Mothers
Loggia dei Lanari
A thematic exhibition promoted by UDI and ANPI dedicated to the women who contributed to drafting the Italian Constitution — a historical and visual journey celebrating the legacy of the “Mothers of the Republic”.
13/10/2025 – 20/10/2025
16/10/2025
Opening Talk
A Memorandum of Understanding to Foster a Culture of Equality
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
An inaugural meeting bringing together institutions, associations and businesses to promote a culture of equality. With contributions by Gino Cecchettin, Chiara Bellon and Tommaso Bori.
16/10/2025, 09:30 – 10:00
Short-Film Screenings
Gender Shorts
Alessi Service Center
Continuous screenings of short films on gender equality, highlighting innovative visual narratives to spark reflection and discussion on gender roles. In collaboration with PerSo Perugia Social Film.
16/10/2025 – 18/10/2025
Talk
Gender-Equality Certification: An Opportunity for Businesses
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
A practical discussion on the benefits and challenges of gender-equality certification for companies: tools, processes and positive impacts on culture and competitiveness.
16/10/2025, 10:00 – 11:00
Talk
Stereotypes and “Benevolent Sexism” in Professional Contexts
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
A dialogue on implicit language and biases that still permeate workplaces, analyzing mechanisms of “benevolent” sexism and strategies to overcome it.
16/10/2025, 12:00 – 13:00
Talk
From Father to Daughter: Managing Generational Transitions in Family Businesses
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
16/10/2025, 15:00
Talk
Deconstructing Masculinity in Fashion
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
Designers and academics explore how fashion can be a field of cultural and social experimentation — a real space for identity freedom — tracing the evolution of masculine codes.
16/10/2025, 16:00
Talk
Positive Actions for Gender Equality in Agriculture
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
Experiences from women innovating in agriculture: projects, cooperation, training and sustainable development grounded in equity.
16/10/2025, 17:00
Author Talk
Book Presentation: Finis Terrae
Alessi Service Center
A conversation with author Anna Maria Pacciarini, with insights from experts and professionals. Themes of gender and women’s storytelling to inspire cultural and social reflection.
16/10/2025, 18:00At the Theatre
Spider-Man (Uomo Ragno)
Teatro Pavone
A play by Giacomo Di Mase addressing bullying and homo/transphobia with irony, music and reflection on teenage vulnerability and courage.
16/10/2025, 21:00
17/10/2025
Talk
Male Standard, Female Risk: AI and Gender Health
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
A scientific and social panel on gender bias in medical research and in AI applied to health — how AI can, if not designed carefully, reproduce biases, and how to counteract them.
17/10/2025, 09:00 – 10:00
Talk
Diversity Management: Work Is Inclusion
Sala della Partecipazione — Palazzo Cesaroni
HR experts and business representatives discuss how inclusion policies improve productivity and workplace climate, fostering empowerment.
17/10/2025, 09:00 – 10:00
Talk
Deconstructing Discrimination: Rights, Respect and Inclusion
Teatro Pavone
On the role of schools, institutions and media in promoting a culture of inclusion. Speakers examine cultural roots of discrimination and present effective practices.
17/10/2025, 09:00 – 10:00
Talk
The CUG Network & the RIGEL Foundation for Equality and Inclusion in Public Institutions
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
Good practices of equality and inclusion within public administrations; the commitment of Committees for Equal Opportunities (CUG).
17/10/2025, 10:00 – 11:00
Talk
Best Practices: Gender Equality Through European Projects
Sala della Partecipazione — Palazzo Cesaroni
How European policies and funding concretely support gender equality — experiences and results from impactful projects.
17/10/2025, 10:30 – 11:30
Talk
Youth and the Gender Gap: Overcoming Stereotypes
Teatro Pavone
A dialogue among education, research and communication on how new generations counter stereotypes; with projects by CNR and Registro.it on digital language, media representations and more.
17/10/2025, 11:00 – 12:30
Talk
A Gender Perspective in the Italian Armed Forces
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
An unprecedented discussion with representatives of the Joint Staff on women’s evolving roles, inclusion policies and the path ahead.
17/10/2025, 11:30 – 12:30
Talk
Countering Gender-Based Violence
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
Institutions, associations and media together to address gender-based violence in all forms; local policies, support centers and responsible communication.
17/10/2025, 14:30 – 15:30
Talk
Ethics of Care and Public Administration
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
“Ethics of care” as a key to renewing public governance: responsibility, listening and empathy as guiding principles for policy.
17/10/2025, 16:00 – 17:00
Talk
Pink House Residential Welcome Project
Sala Brugnoli — Palazzo Cesaroni
Presentation of an innovative residential welcome project for LGBTI+ people, developed by the Anti-Discrimination Center with public entities — a concrete model of solidarity and cohesion.
17/10/2025, 17:00 – 18:00
Author Talk
Female Resilience in Life and Literature
Alessi Service Center
A conversation with Antonella Restelli and Sara Cimarosti on the book Americhea, focusing on women’s ability to face personal and social challenges.
17/10/2025, 17:30 – 18:30
Author Talk
Life Between the Pages
Alessi Service Center
Author Puma Valentina Scricciolo on the writing and creative experience of Clara Sereni; narrative as a tool to build female identity and transmit values of equality and inclusion.
17/10/2025, 18:30
At the Theatre
For My Own Good (Per il mio bene)
Teatro Pavone
A theatrical performance by the University Theatre Organization (OUT) of the University of Perugia, directed by Vittoria Corallo — voices intertwined to explore identity, body and society.
17/10/2025, 21:00
18/10/2025
Talk
The Right Words at the Right Time: Gender-Aware Language in News Media
Teatro Pavone
On the power of words and responsibility in journalism when covering gender issues — avoiding stereotypes, fostering respectful narratives and contributing to cultural change.
18/10/2025, 09:00 – 10:00
Talk
Sustainability, Research and AI in Support of Gender Equality
Teatro Pavone
A dialogue between science and society on how research and AI can promote equality when designed consciously to reduce gaps rather than reproduce them.
18/10/2025, 10:00 – 11:00
Talk
Digital Transactions and Online Violence: Data, Algorithms and Power
Teatro Pavone
Risks and opportunities in the digital transformation and gender: how algorithmic systems can amplify stereotypes and discrimination — and how they can become tools for equity.
18/10/2025, 11:00 – 12:00
Talk
In Play: Women, Sport and New Narratives for Media Equality
Teatro Pavone
18/10/2025, 12:00 – 13:00
Author Talk
Presentation of the Book “Fare femminismo” (Doing Feminism)
Alessi Service Center
Discussion of Giulia Silviero’s book, with authors and academics on feminism and cultural practices that foster equality, with a focus on education and outreach.
18/10/2025, 15:00 – 16:00
Workshop
Masculinity in Transformation: Positive Experiences and Critical Issues
Alessi Service Center
Increasingly, men — including within groups like Maschile Plurale — are questioning patriarchal stereotypes and taking responsibility against gender-based violence. Experiences and innovative practices on contemporary masculinities.
18/10/2025, 16:00 – 17:00
Talk
A Country for Women? The “Se Non Ora Quando” Movement and Today’s Feminist Challenges
Teatro Pavone
Cristina Papa, Simonetta Grilli and the author present Marion Näser-Lather’s book Un paese per donne, the result of two years of ethnography on the “Se Non Ora Quando?” women’s movement.
18/10/2025, 16:00 – 17:00
Talk
Gender and Genocide in Gaza
Teatro Pavone
Rula Jebreal and Luisa Garribba Rizzitelli discuss justice and rights in war contexts, addressing gender issues in conflict and their social and humanitarian consequences.
18/10/2025, 17:00 – 18:00
Talk
For Peace: Male Violence and the Seduction of War
Teatro Pavone
Sociologist Stefano Ciccone, founder of Maschile Plurale, explores the link between war cultures and violent models of masculinity — and how transforming masculinity can contribute to peace and equality.
18/10/2025, 18:00 – 19:00
At the Theatre
Stand-Up Comedy — Yoko Yamada Live
Teatro Pavone
Yoko Yamada — Italian-Japanese comedian and actor from Brescia — is one of the most original voices of Italy’s new stand-up scene. Finalist on Italia’s Got Talent and winner of the Forte dei Marmi Satire Festival.
18/10/2025, 21:00 – 23:00