Declarations and Statements

Leadership and Governance

The International Observatory for School Climate and Violence Prevention (IOSCVP) operates under a collaborative and distributed leadership model that reflects its international scope and multidisciplinary mission. The governance structure includes:

Co-presidency: Held since 2023 by Prof. Rosario del Rey (Universidad de Sevilla, Spain) and Prof. Verónica López (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile), who guide the strategic direction of the Observatory and represent it at the international level.

Executive Committee: Composed of researchers and practitioners from various countries, this committee provides oversight for institutional development, coordinates thematic working groups, and supports the implementation of key initiatives.

  • Alfredo Furlan, Professor (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) – Mexico.
  • Joaquín A. Mora-Merchán, Associate Professor (Universidad de Sevilla) – Spain.
  • Izabela Zych, Associate Professor (Universidad de Córdoba) – Spain.
  • Eva M. Romera, Full Professor (Universidad de Córdoba) – Spain.
  • Sanjay Nanwani, Professor (Arkansas State University) – Mexico.
  • Adriano Moro, Ph.D. (Carlos Chagas Foundation) – Brazil.
  • Nikolett Arató, Ph.D. (Eötvös Loránd University) – Hungary.
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Honorary Committee: Made up of renowned scholars and founders of the Observatory, this body offers advisory guidance and upholds the foundational vision and values of the organization.

  • Cathérine Blaya, Professor (Université Côte d’Azur) – France.
  • Ron Avi Astor, Professor (UCLA Lustin School of Public Affairs) – United States.
  • Emeritus Professor Éric Debarbieux (Bordeaux II University) – France.
  • Grace Skrzypiec, Professor (Flinders University) – Australia.
  • Jonathan Cohen, Professor (Columbia University) – United States.
  • Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, Professor (Universidad de Córdoba) – Spain.
  • Mitsuru Taki, Professor (University of Miyazaki) – Japan.
  • Phillip Slee, Professor (Flinders University) – Australia.
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This leadership structure ensures accountability, continuity, and inclusive participation in the Observatory’s ongoing work across diverse educational and cultural contexts.