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IADC Director Father Hans Zollner, S.J. speaks with Die Zeit
In a wide-ranging interview with Die Zeit, Father Hans Zollner, director of the Institute of Anthropology (IADC), spoke with journalist Evelyn Finger about his recent meeting with Pope Francis, the challenges of promoting safeguarding in the Catholic Church, and what lessons can be learned from the abuse scandals. The interview, which was published in German, […]
IADC Workshop held for CCCI representatives
On Dec. 2, the Institute of Anthropology (IADC) hosted a one-day workshop at the Pontifical Gregorian University with representatives from from Catholic Care for Children International (CCCI) in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Malawi and Sri Lanka, who were in Rome for their annual gathering hosted by the International Union of Superiors General and the […]
Meet our Intern – Ioana-Taisia Turcescu
In our last “IADC Profiles” series video, Ioana-Taisia Turcescu (Yoyo), shares what her experience was like being a social media intern at the IADC. Yoyo is a Communications major at Villanova University, pursuing a career in social media & PR. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @iadc_unigre to keep up with the latest updates and […]
IADC Profiles – Dr. Holger Dörnemann
In our next “IADC Profiles” series video, Dr. Holger Dörnemann, private lecturer at the University of Munich, explains his research in the fields of Family and Religious Education. Dr. Dörnemann is also a certified sexual education educator and is interested in understanding and promoting the protection of sexual identity. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter […]
IADC Profiles – Dr. Laura Moessle
In our next “IADC Profiles” series video, Dr. Laura Moessle, research fellow at the IADC, explains her research in the field of Intercultural Studies and Family Constructions, as well as Safeguarding in the Digital World. Dr. Moessle deals with the question of how the Catholic Church can provide more safe environments for youth and vulnerable […]
IADC Profiles – Dr. Anthony Ssembatya Kimbowa
In our next “IADC Profiles” series video, Dr. Anthony Ssembatya Kimbowa, research fellow at the IADC, explains his work which is focused on the move from institutional care to alternative family-based care. Dr. Anthony Ssembatya works closely with UISG, alongside Catholic Care for Children International (CCC), in order to better understand how to implement this […]
IADC Profiles – Dr. Wim Vandewiele
Our first video in our “IADC Profiles” series features Dr. Wim Vandewiele, visiting professor at the Institute of Anthropology (IADC), who explains his work for the Spes et Salus project. The initiative focuses on those affected by abuse in the Church and seeks to understand how their relationship with spirituality has consequently changed. Follow […]
New Safeguarding Chair at the Institute of Anthropology
On October 13, the Institute of Anthropology presented a new Chair for Evaluation in the Context of Safeguarding at the Pontifical Gregorian University. The chair was made possible through an endowment by the Guido Fluri Foundation. The Swiss-based Guido Fluri Foundation is particularly active in the field of child protection. The primary objective of the […]
In new interview, IADC Director says empathy is the foundation of safeguarding
In this interview with The Society of Jesus in Australia, Father Hans Zollner, director of the Institute of Anthropology, speaks about the importance and necessity of listening to the voices of survivors. He also speaks about the work of the IADC and the need for institutions to work together in order to “truly make a […]