• 40th International Symposium on Child Abuse

    The International Symposium on Child Abuse is a premier conference providing expert training and networking opportunities to professionals in the child maltreatment field. This conference is unique in addressing all aspects of child maltreatment, including but not limited to, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, poly-victimization, exploitation, intervention, trafficking, and prevention. Child abuse…

  • International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and the Cycle of Justice

    This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with experts from all over the country to discuss the latest research, policies, and best practices to end gender-based violence. Our lineup of renowned speakers will share insights on a wide range of topics, including the impact of trauma on survivors, innovative criminal justice responses, and the…

  • Words Matter: Impact and Prevention of Childhood Verbal Abuse

    This event by the World Health Organization (WHO), WHO’s UK-based Collaborating Centres in Violence Prevention and Investment in Health and Wellbeing, together with University College London’s (UCL) Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, will bring together presentations from global experts in the study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), neuroscience, developmental psychology, and public health to…

  • Putting Survivors at the Center: Informative Webinar

    The Putting Survivors at the Center project is being implemented in partnership with Women for Women International in three countries (the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Iraq, and South Sudan). The aim of the project is to develop new programming models that build the capacity of non-gender-based violence (GBV) organizations—which are defined as organizations that…

  • Activating change through young fatherhood research: A case for longitudinal co-creation, innovation and transformation

    This webinar will explore the evolving landscape of young fatherhood, focusing on young fathers aged 25 and under. The event will highlight the paradigm shift towards acknowledging the diverse realities of young fathers and advocating for their inclusion in societal conversations and policies. By examining the multifaceted aspects of young fatherhood- parenting, relationships, education, employment,…

  • Launch of the Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse Resource Package (Second Edition)

    Hosted by UNICEF in partnership with the IRC, this landmark event marks the revision of the seminal Caring for Child Survivors Guidelines and Training. These important resources offer a model of quality care for children and families affected by sexual abuse in humanitarian settings, updated to reflect the latest evidence, feedback, and learning. Interpretation will…

  • International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment

    30 April is the International Day to#EndCorporalPunishment – an important global moment to advocate to end violent punishment against children, show support for all children who face this and call for better protection of children as human rights holders.

  • The Symposium on Child & Youth Trauma

    The Symposium will be held in person at the Palais des Congrès of Montreal and broadcast online for participants joining remotely. Participants will have access to all presentations on-demand for 3-months after the event. The Symposium is intended for professionals, caregivers, policy makers, researchers and students working with children and youth and anyone interested in…

  • Women in Tech® Global Summit

    Join the third edition of the Women in Tech® Global Summit, a pioneering event dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and innovation in the world of technology.

  • Asia Pacific GBV Risk Mitigation Webinar Series: Safety Audits and GBV Risk Analysis

    Building upon a GBV risk mitigation webinar conducted in December 2023 and reflecting priorities identified by participants, the Asia-Pacific GBViE WG, in collaboration with IOM, UNFPA, and UNICEF, will host a series of three (3) webinars on GBV risk mitigation components to strengthen implementation across the Asia Pacific region. Webinar 1 will focus on GBV…

  • Conducting SEA Risk Assessments to Inform Priority SEA Risk Mitigation Measures

    Join the Global Women's Institute’s Empowered Aid team for a webinar series exploring policies and practices that support mitigating the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) as a way to make aid delivery safer and more accountable. This second installment will feature a moderated panel discussion on conducting risk assessments to identify risks for…