In this episode we explore the concept of ‘collective care’ – the practice of taking responsibility for the wellbeing of each other, as individuals and as a community.  We examine the very real dangers faced by women and children around the world, specifically in the sphere of activism, and how collective care can support and heal those vulnerable to attacks. Hear from guests Natsnet Ghebrebrhan and Jean Kemitare.

In this episode we explore how the internet has impacted the safety and wellbeing of women, affecting them both psychologically and physically. We hear real-world examples of women who’ve seen these impacts firsthand, including one woman who disengaged from the internet for 13 years as a result of her experiences. And we discuss the work that needs to be done to create safe spaces for women online. Hear from guest Maya Indira Ganesh.

In this episode, we discover new, more nuanced measurements that can be used to paint a more complete picture about the effectiveness of interventions. And we learn just how dramatically our understanding of impact can change by simply altering the way we interpret the data. Hear from guest Sangeeta Chatterji.

In this episode, we discuss the often overlooked role of climate change in exacerbating violence against women, why women are so disproportionately affected by climate related natural disasters and how women in some regions of the world are more impacted than others. Hear from guests Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo and Jeanne Ward.

In this episode, we hear some of the unique challenges and risks when it comes to research in this field and discuss how researchers should go about planning and conducting ethical programmes. Lori Heise, Alessandra Guedes and Dr. Claudia Garcia Moreno Esteva.

In this episode, we try to understand the role power dynamics play in the area of sexual violence research and what can be done to ensure funding is distributed fairly. Hear from guests Joy Watson, Etoile Pinder and Alicia Wallace.

In this episode, we explore why research uptake should be made a priority and how to go about putting together an effective impact strategy. Hear from guests Ana Flávia d´Oliveira and Diana Arango.

Faith and spiritual leaders are often deeply trusted and hugely influential people in the heart of their communities. In this episode, we consider the role religious leaders can play in ending violence against women and violence against children. Hear from guests Dr Rafael Cazarin, Ghida Anani and Dr Sandra Pertek.

Throughout this episode we consider the real-world impacts of technology facilitated violence against children, the research that is happening in this area and what tech platforms and governments can do to counter this threat. We also consider the links between online and offline experiences of violence and the specific impact on child survivors. Hear from guests Dr Mark Kavenagh and Adesty Duluwan.

Engaging men and boys in violence prevention programmes can produce real world benefits. This strategy – to be successful – has to be implemented in an ethical and accountable way and centered on women and girls experiences and needs. In this episode, we hear about some of the projects that have contributed to building evidence in this area, and consider what we can learn from them. We also discuss some of the challenges facing researchers in this field. Hear from guests Taveeshi Gupta and Emmanuel Karamage.

In this episode, we learn more about what practise-based knowledge is, why it’s so important in the efforts to improve our prevention programming and how it helps tell a more inclusive story about addressing Violence Against Women. Hear from guests Jean Kemitare and Gemma Wood.

In this episode, we learn about the power of connecting as the SVRI Forum which is taking place in Cancun in Mexico is getting under way. We find out about the real world impacts of knowledge sharing. And in our increasingly digital world, we consider some of the future challenges and opportunities in this area. Hear from guests Kalliopi Mingeirou and Sylvia Owino.

In this special episode co-hosted with UN Women, our hosts Ayesha Mago, Global Advocacy Director at SVRI and Kalliopi Mingeirou, Chief of the Ending Violence Against Women Section at UN Women take a deep dive into the significance of this annual campaign and the critical work being done to address gender-based violence worldwide. Hear from our guests Clarisa Bencomo and Nicole Pichardo.

In this episode, we learn more about the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS), the largest source of data on violence against children worldwide. We’re joined by two women who have worked intensively on the VACS programme: Laura Chiang, Lead Epidemiologist at the Division of Violence Prevention at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Daniela Ligiero, CEO and President of Together for Girls.

Survivors hold the key to bringing about empowering and systemic change in the field of gender-based violence. Their stories and their voices must be at the forefront of decision making and policymaking. In this special episode, recorded live at the eighth SVRI Forum in Cape Town in October 2024, we hear the stories of two extraordinary activists, Kolbassia Haoussou MBE and Jac sm Kee.

By the age of 16 more than 90% of boys will have watched online pornography, some even as young as nine. In this episode, our guests Maree Crabbe co-founder, It’s Time We Talked and  Jennifer Johnson Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, Virginia Tech, join us to explore the disturbing connections between young people’s increasing exposure to violent pornography and rising rates of sexual violence against women and girls.

Approximately 30% of women experience intimate partner violence (IPV), so how can we adapt and scale effective interventions? And what are the challenges? In this episode, our guests Laura Somoggi, co-CEO of Womanity and Dr. Vandana Sharma, discuss the process of adapting and scaling IPV prevention programs to new contexts, highlighting necessary steps and challenges faced by implementers.

How can we address violence against LGBTQI+ populations? In this episode, our guests Bheki Sithole, Michele Lanham, and Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ populations in Eswatini and Sri Lanka.

How can we prevent technology facilitated child sexual violence? In this episode, our guests, Shailey Hingorani and Amy Crocker, discuss the necessity for evidence-based interventions and more.

Why do certain men use violence in certain situations? How do they rationalise their actions? In this episode, our guests, Dr Nambusi Kyegombe and Martín Hernán Di Marco, discuss the ethics of talking to men who commit violence.

How can we improve safeguarding against sexual abuse in the humanitarian sector? In this episode, our guests, Dr. Tessie San Martin and Theodora Suter, discuss why is it still such a hard topic to talk about.

In this episode we discuss the effectiveness and drawbacks of complex evaluation methods, like randomised controlled trials, and learn why they may not capture the nuance and complexity of violence interventions. Hear from guests Lucie Cluver and Laxman Belbase.

In this episode we are discussing what it takes to create just and inclusive systems for change. The role of philanthropy in disrupting and challenging existing power structures. And whether it’s possible to shift societal norms. Hear from guests Varja Lipovsek and Duncan Green.