On 20 November (3pm-4pm SAST), the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and the Gender Violence Early Career Network (GVRCN) co-hosted an abstract writing workshop, to support early career researchers and practitioners preparing submissions for the SVRI Forum 2026. Whether you are writing a research-based, programme-focused, or practice-based abstract, this interactive session helps guide you through technical requirements, review criteria, and best practices. Peer reviewers shared their expert advice on what makes an abstract stand out, exploring examples across different submission types to help strengthen your abstract writing skills and gain confidence in the submission process.