Sexual violence is a risk that all refugees face—women, girls, men, boys, and people with diverse gender identities like transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex individuals. A growing body of evidence demonstrates that perpetrators target women and girls, but also men and…
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and The Equality Institute (EQI), with support from Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, steered and facilitated the development of a Global Shared Research Agenda (GSRA) for research into violence against women in low and middle-income countries…
Learning event on child participation in research on violence 23 February 2022 This learning event discussed key questions related to child participation in research on violence focusing on practical insights and learnings from the panellists own research study experiences. Webinar…
For many African women’s rights organisations (WROs), the prevention of violence against women is underpinned by legacies of systemic erasure, silencing and limited participation in shaping what and how emerges as knowledge and evidence. With growing opportunities around what works…
On 23 June 2021, the SVRI hosted an information webinar on the grant call: SVRI Research Grant 2022. Kindly email us at svri@svri.org for any grant-related questions. Webinar Recording
The devastating, long-term mental health impacts of sexual (and other forms) of violence against women and girls (VAWG) are well documented. However best practices in addressing—and mitigating—these potential consequences remain challenging—particularly in settings where mental health services may not be…
This webinar shared experiences of adhering to feminist principles while conducting research during COVID-19 lockdowns, and lessons for a post-COVID world. What does feminist-informed (GBV) research during COVID mean to you? This was the question colleagues from COFEM, SVRI, Population Council, Healing and Resilience…
On 7 October 2020, SVRI, Raising Voices, African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) and Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAWKenya) hosted a webinar to launch the briefing paper. Webinar Recording
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and HERproject recently hosted a webinar to discuss working with the private sector on preventing and addressing violence against women. Our esteemed panellists shared practical guidance and best practice for working with the private sector. Panellists included: Angelica Pino and Elizabeth…
The SVRI and World Bank Group with support from Wellspring Philanthropic Fund hosted a webinar showcasing innovative interventions being tested aimed at reducing violence against women and girls.
