Cristiana Vale Pires

Dr. Cristiana Vale Pires is a Researcher at the Research Center for Human Development (CEDH) within the Faculty of Education and Psychology at the University Institute of Lisbon. With a PhD in Ecotopias, environmentalism, and sustainability from intentional communities, her work intersects drug policy, gender studies, and urban nightlife environments.

• Specializes in harm reduction and gender-responsive approaches
• Focuses on LGBTQIA+ safety in nightlife
• Active in post-pandemic societal analysis

Research Interests: Analyzes intersections between drug use, gender-based violence, and urban governance. Develops frameworks for safer nightlife through initiatives like the Sexism Free Night Website and Lilac Care Guidelines. Explores chemsex practices in Lisbon and non-binary drug use trends across Europe.

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes post-pandemic nightlife governance, gendered drug policy analysis, and historical LGBTQIA+ urban studies. Publications span peer-reviewed journals like Sexualities and Harm Reduction Journal, with significant focus on drug checking services and consent frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• Award Date: November 15, 2017

Projects & Collaborations: Leads initiatives including City-level drug policies in Portugal and Sexism Free Night. Collaborates with institutions like the European Commission and Council of Europe.