Maria Chiara Di Francesco

Skill Up recently concluded the Italian pilot testing of the ERM materials, yielding inspiring results! Led by trainers Maria Chiara Di Francesco and Asia Silvestri, participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing the importance of discussing emotions’ impact on behavior. The training created a safe space for young adults to address sensitive issues like gendered violence and emotional literacy, fostering connections for meaningful change.

These last three months of 2024 have seen a groundbreaking trial in France, where Gisele Pelicot confronted the horrors inflicted by her husband. After a decade of being drugged and assaulted, she boldly declared, “Shame must change sides,” challenging societal norms. Her powerful statement resonates with the historic case of Franca Viola in 1965, who also defied stigma and remained unyielding. Both women symbolize resilience, shifting the focus from victimhood to empowerment. Discover how their stories inspire a movement for justice and female liberation across Europe.