Romina Gallardo

Romina Gallardo

Adjunct Professor at the Commission on Equity and Gender at the Faculty of Dentistry and Assistant at the Faculty of Law.
Universidad de la República
I hope to contribute to this project with the experience I have gained over the years representing women and families who have suffered obstetric violence, as well as through my research on this issue.

Romina Gallardo

Expected objectives during the assignment period:

The development of new skills and the exchange of experience through research, training, knowledge exchange and transfer, dissemination and communication activities. Collaboration with a team of experienced researchers and experts in their respective fields from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, both academic and non-academic, as well as the development of materials and data collection.

Key research areas

Obstetric Violence. Human Rights. Feminist Bioethics. Reproductive Justice. Sexual and Reproductive Rights. Women's Autonomy and Health.

Significant contributions to the scientific community:

My work has focused on litigation and the study of obstetric violence from a legal perspective, a field that has yet to be thoroughly explored in this context.

Objectives expected to achieve during the secondment period(s):

To train and further my education in the prevention and resolution of obstetric violence against women and children.

Motivation to participate in the Horizon Europe project:

I am motivated by the opportunity to exchange knowledge with academics and activists from other countries and disciplines.