CONSENT ● SAFETY ● RESPECT ● INCLUSION ● CONSENT ● SAFETY ● RESPECT ● INCLUSION
CO-FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION
Creating safer nightlife across Europe.
Our project Act2Protect aims to prevent and combat all forms of sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) by building safer, more inclusive nightlife, music and festival spaces.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Freedom, connection and safety for everyone.
Festivals and nightlife should be spaces of freedom, connection and inclusion, yet many young people, especially women and LGBTQIA+ individuals, continue to face sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), harassment and discrimination. Limited awareness, prevention measures and support can leave these environments feeling unsafe and unwelcoming.
Act2Protect brings together six organisations from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain and Portugal to create safer, more inclusive nightlife and festival spaces across Europe. Through collaboration, education and awareness-raising, the project works to prevent SGBV by promoting bystander intervention, safer event practices and inclusive policies.
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COUNTRIES
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WORK PACKAGES
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PARTNERS
Upcoming Events
22
July
Consent & Digital Safety Youth Forum
07:00 - 10:00pm
@Bratislava, Slovakia
28
July
European Safe Festivals Conference
07:00 - 10:00pm
@Brno, Czech Republic
07
August
Community Bystander Action Day
07:00 - 10:00pm
@Barcelona, Spain
15
October
Safer Nightlife Training Workshop
07:00 - 10:00pm
@Lisbon, Portugal
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Learn. Act. Protect.
Discover practical training and educational resources designed to help create safer, more inclusive nightlife, music, and festival environments across Europe.
Professional training
Hands-on courses for nightlife professionals and event organisers, covering venue policy, staff response, and everyday safety practice.
Safety awareness
Learn how to recognise the signs of sexual and gender-based violence and how to respond calmly and appropriately in the moment.
Bystander intervention
Build the confidence and practical skills to safely step in, support others and promote respectful behaviour on the night out.
European collaboration
Educational resources developed together with leading nightlife and music safety organisations from across Europe.
MOBILE APP
Safer nightlife in your pocket.
The Act2Protect mobile app will provide practical guidance, educational resources and digital tools to help people stay informed, access support and contribute to safer nightlife experiences. Designed for festival-goers, club visitors, and event professionals, the app will promote awareness, encourage responsible behaviour and provide valuable information to help create safer and more inclusive environments for everyone.
