Research Centre for Gender Equality (KETHI)

What Research Centre for Gender Equality (KETHI) does

KETHI (Κέντρο Ερευνών για Θέματα Ισότητας, Research Centre for Gender Equality) is a Greek public-sector institution established in 1994 as a Legal Entity under Private Law (Νομικό Πρόσωπο Ιδιωτικού Δικαίου) within the broader Public Sector (Φορέας Γενικής Κυβέρνησης). It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family and is governed by a five-member Administrative Board, with Dr. Eleni Zenakou as President and Mrs. Athanasia Xepapadakou as Vice President. Its statutory mandate is to advance gender equality across social, political, cultural, and economic life in Greece, with the principal objective of eliminating gender-based discrimination and inequality.

KETHI delivers its mission through four interlocking lines of work. First, it runs a nationwide network of 14 Counseling Centers — located in Athens, Piraeus, Lamia, Kozani, Larissa, Heraklion, Corfu, Mytilene, Syros, Tripoli, and other regional capitals — that provide free, confidential psychological, social, and legal counseling to women victims of gender-based violence and multiple discrimination, including migrants, refugees, single parents, women with disabilities, and unemployed women. Second, it is part of a wider Network of 64 structures for the prevention and combating of gender-based violence against women. Third, it conducts research, publishes studies and educational materials, and develops policy proposals and training programmes (delivered both in person and through an asynchronous e-learning platform at elearning.kethi.gr). Fourth, it engages in awareness-raising campaigns and events, including around the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and workplace issues such as salary transparency and the new "Equality Mark" (Σήμα Ισότητας) programme for businesses.

The underlying technology base is minimal and non-commercial: a content website, an e-learning portal, and standard accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AAA) and GDPR compliance frameworks. KETHI's business model is therefore not revenue-generating but publicly funded: operations are financed primarily through EU operational programmes (NSRF/ΕΣΠΑ and successor instruments such as the Ionian Islands 2021-2027 and the Human Resources Development OP), regional operational programmes, and the Greek national budget. All beneficiary-facing services are provided free of charge. Strategic partners include the General Secretariat for Family Policy and Gender Equality, DYPA (Public Employment Service), the 7th Regional Health Authority of Crete, and the Region of Attica, as well as EU-level institutions and bodies.

Name

Research Centre for Gender Equality (KETHI)

Legal name

Κέντρο Ερευνών για Θέματα Ισότητας

Website

https://kethi.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KETHI is a Greek public-sector research institution, supervised by the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, that conducts gender-equality research, policy, and training, and operates 14 free Counseling Centers across Greece serving women victims of gender-based violence and multiple discrimination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Research and Gender Equality Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF), Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm) (BPADAEAM), Education Partnerships for Equity, Inclusion & Gender (EDADALAF)

Keywords

• Gender equality research
• Gender-based violence counseling
• Gender policy training
• Social research studies
• Women support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government and EU Programme Funding: KETHI operates as a public institution (NPL/Νομικό Πρόσωπο Ιδιωτικού Δικαίου) under the broader public sector, funded primarily through government programmes and EU funding mechanisms including NSRF (ΕΣΠΑ), regional operational programmes, and national budgets. Funding is directed towards specific programmatic activities related to gender equality, violence prevention, and counseling services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KETHI conducts applied social research on gender equality, delivers training programmes (including via an e-learning platform), produces publications and awareness campaigns, and operates a nationwide network of 14 Counseling Centers that provide free psychological, social, and legal support to women victims of gender-based violence. It also administers the Equality Mark (Σήμα Ισότητας) certification scheme for public and private organizations promoting gender equality in the workplace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling Services for Women Victims of Gender-Based Violence (Συμβουλευτικές Υπηρεσίες) Free, confidential psychological, social, and legal counseling delivered to women victims of gender-based violence, domestic violence, and sexual abuse through a nationwide network of 14 Counseling Centers across Greece, with supplementary telephone support.
• Gender Equality Research and Studies Applied social research, studies, and publications on gender equality issues in Greece, produced for public administration, academia, civil society, and European institutions.
• Gender Equality E-Learning Platform (Πλατφόρμα Εξ Αποστάσεως Εκπαίδευσης) Online distance-training platform delivering structured educational programmes on gender equality, gender-based violence prevention, and gender mainstreaming to public servants, educators, and civil society participants.
• Equality Mark Certification Scheme (Σήμα Ισότητας) Certification programme that awards the Equality Mark (Σήμα Ισότητας) to public and private organizations in Greece that implement gender-equal policies and practices in the workplace.
• Awareness Campaigns and Events on Gender Equality Public awareness campaigns, conferences, and events designed to inform Greek society about gender equality issues, gender-based violence prevention, and women's rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 Counseling Centers across Greece providing free services
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DYPA (Public Employment Service / ΔΥΠΑ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024KETHI and DYPA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen joint initiatives. DYPA Governor Mr. Spyros Protopsaltis and KETHI Vice President Mrs. Athanasia Xepapadakou signed the agreement to promote cooperation between the two institutions.
• European Union institutions and bodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKETHI cooperates with international, European and National organizations and bodies dealing with gender equality issues, aiming at mutual knowledge and information exchange.
• 7th Regional Health Authority of CretecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKETHI collaborated with the 7th Regional Health Authority of Crete to hold awareness actions for hospital and Primary Health Care employees on gender-based violence recognition and management.
• Region of AtticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint actions between Region of Attica and KETHI for informing, raising awareness, and combating gender/domestic violence. Regional Governor Mr. Nikos Hardalias visited KETHI to coordinate activities.
• Greek General Secretariat for Family Policy and Gender EqualitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKETHI is supervised by the General Secretariat for Family Policy and Gender Equality and works on national action plans and policies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diotima Centre (Κέντρο Δίοτμα): Greek non-profit research centre and counselling organization focused on gender equality and women's rights; directly comparable as a Greek gender-equality organization providing research, training, and support services to women, though smaller and NGO-structured rather than government-supervised.
• WAVE Network (Women Against Violence Europe): European network of specialist women's support services and prevention programmes on violence against women; directly comparable in mission (combating gender-based violence through victim support and prevention) and in coordinating member organizations, similar to how KETHI coordinates its network of 64 GBV prevention structures in Greece.

Emerging players

• European Women's Lobby: Largest umbrella network of women's associations in the European Union, focused on gender equality advocacy and policy; comparable to KETHI in policy-advocacy function, though operating as a coalition of NGOs rather than as a government-supervised national body.
• White Ribbon (Ελλάδα / White Ribbon Greece): Greek organization engaging men and boys in the prevention of gender-based violence; comparable in the GBV-prevention field in Greece, though focused specifically on male engagement rather than broader gender-equality research and victim counseling.

Broad incumbents

• European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE): EU-level agency based in Vilnius dedicated to gender equality research, data collection, and policy support across the European Union; directly comparable to KETHI in mandate (research and policy on gender equality) but operates at the EU rather than Greek national level.
• FRA - EU Agency for Fundamental Rights: EU agency providing evidence-based advice on fundamental rights including gender equality; comparable in producing research and policy advice relevant to gender-based violence, though with a broader fundamental-rights mandate.
• GSFPGE - General Secretariat for Family Policy and Gender Equality: Greek government body that directly supervises KETHI; comparable in policy mandate on gender equality in Greece, though focused on policy administration rather than direct service delivery via Counseling Centers.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women; comparable in mission (gender equality research, advocacy, policy support) but operates globally rather than as a national body.

Others

• EIGE Clearinghouse (gender-based violence data resources): EIGE's resource platform that aggregates research, statistics, and policy data on GBV across EU member states; comparable as a knowledge infrastructure that KETHI's research output and Counseling Center data could feed into at the EU level.

Regional players

• National Center for Social Research (EKKE): Greek public-sector research center conducting social research including gender studies; comparable as a Greek government-supervised research organization with overlapping gender-equality research activities and similar funding model through national and EU programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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