The aim of the SVRI is to promote research on sexual violence and generate empirical data that ensures that sexual violence is recognized as a legitimate public health problem. It was launched in 2003 to create a network of experienced and committed researchers, policy makers, activists and donors to ensure that the many aspects of sexual violence are addressed.  The work of the SVRI is guided by a Coordinating Group of experts from different disciplines, networks of organizations on sexual violence and global regions.  The SVRI is an initiative of the Global Forum for Health Research.  It is hosted by the Gender and Health Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council, and receives funding from the Global Forum for Health Research and the Ford Foundation. 

This Web site does not rely on advertising for funding and does not host any advertisements.

Usage of this Web site constitutes agreement with the following terms and conditions:

1. Use of this Web site constitutes agreement with the following terms and conditions.
2. The SVRI reserves the right to change these terms of use from time to time at its sole discretion.  Use of this Web site is subject to the most current version of the terms of use.
3. SVRI maintains this Web site as a courtesy to anyone who may choose to access this Web site.  The content of this Web site is for information purposes only.
4. The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between the patient or visitor and his/her physician.
5. SVRI grants permission for visitors to view, download or copy content from this site while quoting www.svri.org as the reference including contact details at svri@mrc.ac.za.
6. This site may contain links to third-party Web sites.  The linked sites are not under the control of SVRI and SVRI is not responsible for the contents of any linked site.  SVRI provides these links as a convenience and the inclusion of a link or reference does not imply endorsement of the linked site by SVRI.
7. Materials are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any such materials.  Under no circumstances shall SVRI be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered which is claimed to result from use of this site, including without limitation.

• Website Statistics
  The Sexual Violence Research Initiative website (www.svri.org) makes a record of your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes - the user's server address, the user's top level domain name (eg, .com, .gov, .au, .uk etc.), the date and time of the visit to the site, the pages accessed and documents downloaded, the previous site visited if you have linked to the rural law website and the type of browser used.
  
  If you become a registered user of this site (eg, in order to participate in the discussion forum offered by this site), then information will be recorded against your particular user profile.
  
  No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities (other than when posting to discussion forums and registering for this facility), nor will such information be provided to other persons, except where that is required by law.
• Email management
  The Sexual Violence Research Initiative will only record your email address if you send us a message or if you register for any of the site's interactive tools. It will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it or for the purpose of notification by the website manager. We will not use your e-mail address for any other purpose, and will not disclose it, without your consent, except where such disclosure is required by law.
• Personal information
  The Sexual Violence Research Initiative, through its website and list-serv, invites people to provide personal information through feedback forms, subscription forms, or for other specified purposes. This information will only be used for the purposes and in the manner stated in this website.

Please contact the South African Medical Research Council at svri@mrc.ac.za for any content enquiries and the Webmaster at webmaster@mrc.ac.za for questions regarding this policy.