On 30 April 2025, 3:00pm SAST, the SVRI Faith & GBV Community of Practice explored the complexities of legitimacy in the context of gender-based violence (GBV) and religion in this webinar. We examined how policymakers and faith leaders engage with religion in addressing GBV, how they navigate questions of legitimacy, and how their knowledge and authority are both recognised and challenged within religious and policy frameworks. The discussion will explore success stories and ongoing challenges.
Webinar Recording
Speakers
The panel of experts features:
- Dr. Heba Salah – Senior Researcher at Egyp’s Dar Al-Ifta, specializing in Islamic Studies, Gender, and Development
- Virginia Manzitti – Policy Advisor on Freedom of Religion or Belief, European Commission
- Sarah Marsso – Activist and Researcher at Musawah and Lallab; Co-chair of Working Group 3 at SVRI’s Community of Practice on Faith and Gender-Based Violence
