Βreaking Barriers – Consent Education and Safe Disclosure for Young Women with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
GA number: 101254450
Funded by: CERV Duration: 01/04/2026-31/03/2028
Challenge
Research has consistently shown that women and girls with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities experience across Europe significantly higher rates of sexual and gender-based violence than the general population.
Yet accessible sexuality education, safeguarding information, and reporting mechanisms remain limited. Communication barriers, discrimination, and inaccessible services continue to prevent many young women from recognising abuse, exercising their rights, and safely disclosing violence. Addressing these inequalities requires prevention approaches specifically designed around their needs.
Innovation
BREAK strengthens the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence by making sexuality education and safe disclosure accessible to young women with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Combining inclusive digital tools, adapted learning materials, professional training, and policy advocacy, BREAK removes barriers that often exclude women with disabilities from primary prevention initiatives.
Action
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or [name of the granting authority]. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.
Project Partners
(Lithuania)
Coordinator
(Greece)
EASPD – European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities
(Belgium)
(France)
(Italy)
(Spain)
(Spain)
(Greece)