A public, participatory event to build safer workplaces and fairer communities.

Gender-based violence is not an isolated emergency. It is a systemic phenomenon that runs through society, rooted in language and everyday behaviour. This is the awareness behind “CONTRO”, the cultural and participatory event promoted by Amapola Società Benefit, which on March 5, 2026 will bring to Turin an urgent reflection on the role organisations can play in preventing and tackling gender-based violence.

The initiative takes place under the patronage of the Metropolitan City of Turin, Torino Social Impact, Unione Industriali Torino, and the Turin Chamber of Commerce. It is organised in collaboration with the University of Turin, together with UniToGO and CIRSDe – the Interdisciplinary Centre for Research and Studies on Women and Gender, with Fondazione Libellula as scientific partner.

The event is supported by CSI Piemonte and Roquette Italia.

Technical partner for Italian Sign Language (LIS) interpreting: Dotwords.

The research and mapping of corporate practices

Workplaces are not just sites of production: they are relational, cultural and social environments. For this reason, companies can—and should—play an active role in addressing gender-based violence by promoting fair models, respectful relationships, and concrete prevention policies. They can be a point of reference for the people who experience these spaces every day, and strategic nodes within the fabric of local communities.

A distinctive element of “CONTRO” is a structured analysis and mapping of corporate policies and initiatives that address gender-based violence within organisational settings. This work will take shape as a white paper developed together with companies, designed to gather existing experiences, approaches and practical tools, and to identify shared guidelines and future directions.

The document will be presented during the March 5 event and will serve as the foundation for a multi-stakeholder dialogue among professionals from the worlds of work, research and institutions, with the aim of turning a collective commitment into concrete action on an issue that is still too often confined to the private sphere.

A participatory event to build alliances

The day will feature a morning programme (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) hosted by CSI Piemonte at CSI Next (Corso Unione Sovietica 216), open to the public. It will include expert talks, the presentation of research findings, a thematic roundtable, and a participatory design thinking session, followed by an informal networking moment.

“CONTRO” aims to spark peer-to-peer exchange and encourage meaningful alliances between companies, institutions and communities, to imagine—and build—professional environments grounded in respect, fairness and prevention.

The initiative sits within a growing focus on social sustainability and a culture of responsibility, offering participants a high-quality framework for deeper insight, opportunities for interdisciplinary dialogue, and the chance to contribute to a different, more transformative narrative around an issue that remains too often underestimated in organisational contexts.

A shared cultural challenge

“We believe that tackling gender-based violence also depends on our ability to turn data and lived experiences into tools for change” — says Micol Burighel, Head of Communication at Amapola Società Benefit — “CONTRO” is not just about documenting what already exists—it is about building possible visions: new leadership models, inclusive policies, and workplaces capable of recognising, preventing and addressing all forms of violence, both visible and invisible. All of this is made possible thanks to strong institutional and scientific partners, and a participatory approach based on sharing knowledge and experience.”

The event is an opportunity to strengthen a broad, cross-cutting alliance between public and private actors, at a time when companies can no longer postpone their stance on social justice and gender equity—neither in terms of values nor strategy.

Up-to-date information on the programme, agenda and how to take part is available, with ongoing updates, on the dedicated page.