Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more.
In the demanding fields of research and activism, maintaining both mental and physical wellness is essential. Work in the field, particularly in preventing, researching, or reducing violence against women, violence against children, or any form of gender-based violence, has significant impact on body and mind and can lead to stress, anxiety and disconnection. As we…
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
Join the 2024 Connect Centre conference exploring ‘Children and families experiencing harm and abuse; Research for change’, in the Green Castle Hotel, Kendal, Cumbria. The conference will feature a wide range of presentations, from research and practice, exploring different aspects of interpersonal violence against children, adults and families in themed parallel sessions across the day.
Join us for a one-hour webinar on the communications opportunities that will be available at the SVRI Forum 2024. The team from Ladbury Communications will be giving a comprehensive walk-through of the Forum communications plans, introducing you to the team on the ground, the press centre, the media partners, press possibilities, the podcast, social media and…
You are invited to the launch of the Equalities Resource Hub, a new online platform funded by UK International Development. This online Hub brings together a curated collection of practical and evidence-based tools and resources designed to support policymakers and practitioners strengthen their work on gender and equalities. Join this lively and engaging event which…
The second of the IDRC webinar series 'Thriving in safety: advancing adolescent health and rights & ending gender-based violence in Central and West Africa' will focus on the role of action research in developing strategies to combat GBV and advance adolescent SRHR in the region. Speakers will present successful approaches, methods, strategies and best practices in stakeholder engagement in…
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
PreventConnect is organizing a web conference dedicated to uplifting trans joy and inclusion as a value and a practice in ending sexual and intimate partner violence. Guests from FORGE will discuss the connections between forms of violence, what they are doing to intervene against state-sanctioned transphobia and homophobia, and how advocates and preventionists can address internal…
The Southern Centre for Inequality Studies in partnership with Canada's International Development Research Centre (ICRD) is hosting this two-day event workshop that will bring funders, researchers, and organisations from the Global South to explore how intersectionality can be leveraged to address inequalities worldwide. Register here.
This online conference will focus on the future of safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH). The four plenary sessions will dive deep into crucial topics such as 1) Protection from SEAH in challenging contexts; 2) Intersectionality and safeguarding: What's important when considering the unique safeguarding needs of diverse groups?; 3) Locally-led and sustainable partnerships with smaller CSOs;…
Mark your calendars for SVRI Forum 2024 - 21 - 25 October 2024 to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. Forum 2024 will be a vibrant space to connect, share and learn about holistic, intersectional, and innovative approaches to prevent and respond to violence against women, violence against children,…
