by Maximiliano Crocamo
Interview: Giulia Massolino, councilor for the FVG civil autonomy pact; Debora Desio, Chair of the Trieste Women’s Council
A local network of women’s associations has introduced a new document urging a community-wide approach to preventing violence against women, emphasizing education, cultural change and shared responsibility.
The report, “Verso un manifesto positivo” (“Towards a Positive Manifesto”), was presented Thursday by the Consulta Femminile di Trieste at the regional government headquarters. It follows a yearlong project that gathered public input through exhibitions, written testimonies and an online survey with more than 400 participants.
The findings suggest that while most respondents считают violence unjustifiable, it remains widespread: many women reported personal experiences, and many men said they had witnessed incidents. Concerns about safety in public spaces, especially at night, were also common.
The document calls for stronger education on relationships and respect, more responsible media narratives, greater involvement of men in prevention efforts, and improved support services for victims. It also argues that legal measures alone are insufficient without deeper social change.
Organizers described the manifesto as a starting point for collective action, aimed at engaging institutions and residents alike in addressing what they frame as a broader societal issue.
