# Discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence: who to contact
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## Discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence: who to contact
*[Versione italiana](https://www.unipd.it/molestie-violenze)*
All forms of discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence should be reported.
**Those who work and study at the University of Padua** can contact the University's protection and guarantee bodies ([CUG](https://www.unipd.it/en/about-us/governance/protection-and-guarantee-bodies/guarantee-committee), [Trusted Counselor](https://www.unipd.it/en/trusted-advisor), [Ombudsman](https://www.unipd.it/en/ombudsman)).
In synergy with the protection and guarantee bodies, there are dedicated helpdesks that work in an integrated manner and offer **free listening and support** to members of the academic community.
- [UniRe - Listening and support desk](file:///Users/chiara/Downloads/UniRe%20-%20Listening%20and%20support%20desk)
- [Anti-Violence Centre Helpdesk in Vicenza](https://www.unipd.it/en/anti-violence-helpdesks)
*The opening of other locations is planned as the University intends to offer equal opportunities to all its students, reaching also the campuses outside Padua.*
Furthermore, the University of Padua operates the [Scup](https://scup.unipd.it/i-servizi/psychological-assistance-international-students-phd-students-and-scholars/psychological) for prevention, support, counseling, and clinical intervention activities in [Padua](https://scup.unipd.it/il-centro/dove-siamo-e-come-contattarci) and in the decentralized branches in [Rovigo](https://scup.unipd.it/i-servizi/servizi-gli-studenti/sap-sede-distaccata-rovigo), [Treviso](https://scup.unipd.it/i-servizi/servizi-gli-studenti/sap-sede-distaccata-treviso), and [Vicenza](https://scup.unipd.it/i-servizi/servizi-gli-studenti/sap-sede-distaccata-vicenza).
For legal support, networking with social and health services, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, courts, and other institutions involved, you can contact the [Anti-Violence Centre of the Municipality of Padua](https://www.centrodonnapadova.it/articoli/9-attivita/2-attivita.html).
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**\
The Anti-Violence Center of Padua**\
Please call the toll-free number to book an appointment:\
CODICE DONNA 800 81 46 81\
<https://www.centrodonnapadova.it>
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**DIAL 1522 for Help**\
1522 is a National Anti-violence and Stalking Free Hotline that is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. **Simply dial 1522** to receive support in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Albanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese, or Polish.\
<https://www.1522.eu>
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## Equal Opportunities and Gender Equality
*Delegate:*Gaya Spolverato
For more information on Equal Opportunity Policies please contact\
The Office of Public Engagement: [public.engagement@unipd.it](mailto:public.engagement@unipd.it)
Each University of Padua Department has a dedicated person to contact regarding Equal Opportunities Policies.\
[List of Department contacts](https://www.unipd.it/en/node/15426)
For information on work-life balance initiatives aimed at staff (including child care agreements, summer camp initiatives, transport, services, and working from home) please contact the Economic Treatment and Welfare Office: [welfare@unipd.it](mailto:welfare@unipd.it)