An SVRI Film exploring what the field needs to deliver evidence-based solutions that respond to local needs and create lasting change to end violence
We need to invest in research and evidence, we need to invest in women’s rights movements, we need to invest in civil society organizations.” – Elizabeth Dartnall, SVRI Executive Director
Women and children around the world face violence in its many forms every day, and it impacts families, entire communities, and whole countries. It is a global health crisis with profound social, economic, and generational consequences that no one is immune to.
In a compelling video produced by SVRI and recorded at the SVRI Forum 2024, prominent experts on violence against women and violence against children explore what the field needs to deliver evidence-based solutions that respond to local needs and that have the greatest potential to create lasting change to end violence:
🤝 Collaboration and partnership
💰 Long-term, consistent, core funding
🔎 Support for local evidence-based research
🏛️ Engagement from policymakers, funders, and institutions
🗣️ Diversity of voices for collective action
There is more evidence than ever on what works—and what doesn’t—to prevent, reduce, and respond to violence against women, violence against children, and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality. Yet, global progress remains slow. Limited funding, weak political commitment, insufficient stakeholder engagement, and backlash against gender equality continue to hinder advancements in women’s and children’s rights.
At SVRI, we believe evidence is a powerful catalyst for change, shining a light on the urgency of this global crisis. But real progress demands a thriving research ecosystem—one that is built on core, consistent, and long-term funding for local researchers in low- and middle-income countries, where the need is greatest, yet resources remain scarce.
“[Funding research on violence against women and children] shows return on investment, it works.” – Gary Barker, CEO of Equimundo
Ahead of the International Women’s Day 2025, we call on researchers, practitioners, activists, policymakers, and funders to come together and commit to ending violence in our lifetime. Violence is preventable, and together, we can end it. Join us!
You can watch all versions of our film on our YouTube channel and share them on social media. Find us at @thesvri on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook.
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We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible people who contributed and helped bring this compelling video to life!
Director: Scott Wimsett, Bespoke Banter
Cinematographer: Pascale Neuscäfer
Sound technician: Ray (Akim) Mander
Co-producers: Rebecca Ladbury & Danya Agababian at Ladbury Communications
Executive Producers: Elizabeth Dartnall, Ayesha Mago & Clara Roig, the SVRI
Film contributors:
- Claudia Garcia Moreno, SVRI Co-Founder and SVRI Forum Chair
- Dr Jane Ndungu, Research Fellow, University of Exeter
- Elizabeth Dartnall, SVRI Executive Director
- Gary Barker, CEO, Equimundo
- Kalliopi Mingeirou, Chief, Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Section, UN Women
- Tarana Burke, ‘me too.’ Founder & Chief Vision Officer, ‘me too.’ International
- Tesmerelna Atsbeha, Senior Programme Officer, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
- Tvisha Nevatia, Learning Coordinator, Raising Voices
