The new Evidence Gap Map on school-based GBV prevention programmes, led by Stellenbosch University from South Africa, was launched on 25 November (3pm-4pm SAST), bringing together findings from over 50 studies across 50 countries, including 15 in Southern Africa.
On 20 November (4pm–5pm SAST), the SVRI Faith & GBV CoP hosted their second session in the PBK, Faith & VAWG Series. This session addressed how to find and recognise PBK, and what different methods exist for gathering PBK. Hear from Lejla Ramovic and Mūmbi Kīgūtha.
On 20 November (3pm-4pm SAST), SVRI and the Gender Violence Research and Collaboration Network (GVRCN) co-hosted an abstract writing workshop, to support early career researchers and practitioners preparing submissions for the upcoming Forum. This interactive session helps guide you through technical requirements, review criteria, and best practices.
On 18 November (15:00 - 16:00 SAST), the SVRI Faith and GBV CoP Working Group on Faith and Violence against Children hosted a webinar exploring intergenerational cycles of violence and their gendered impacts on women and children.
The SVRI Faith and GBV CoP Working Group on Faith and Violence against Children hosted a virtual storytelling event, held on November 11 (15:00 – 16:00 SAST), to explore how faith intersects with efforts to prevent or respond to GBV. Hear from Laurelle Mbaradza, Uweze Lele Baghuma and Nejat Mehdi.
The SVRI Faith & GBV CoP hosted the first session in the PBK, Faith & VAWG Series. This interactive discussion, held on 15 October (15:00–16:00 SAST), explored why practice-based knowledge was essential to faith-rooted responses to violence against women and girls.
On 14 October 2025, from 16:00 to 17:00 SAST, the SVRI Faith & GBV CoP hosted a Networking Event. This virtual gathering provided a space for members to connect, share insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Presenters introduced their organisations and work, followed by an open discussion with all participants.
On 2 October 2025, the SVRI hosted a virtual launch for the upcoming SVRI Forum 2026, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand (5–9 October 2026). The event, co-funded by the Australian Volunteers Program, introduced the Forum’s co-hosting partners and highlighted why the Forum remains a vital space for advancing efforts to end violence against women and children.
On 29 September 2025, from 3–4pm SAST, we hosted a webinar to discuss the main findings of our multi-method research project on gender-based violence in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Africa and the Middle East. Participants explored the current evidence, identified gaps, and reflected on future directions for prevention and response.
In this closing session on 5 August 2025 of the Faith & GBV Community of Practice, each of the Working Groups reflected on their journey over the past year—highlighting key activities, insights, and outputs.
