Written by Mackenzie Martin The SVRI Forum was as an important gathering of researchers and practitioners passionate about the prevention and reduction of violence against women and girls from around the world. The conference was rich in terms of the…
Written by Olufunke Elizabeth Afesojaye Inequality worldwide is a crucial issue and we need to invest in its prevention. Violence against women is a violation of human rights and it is rooted in gender equality which has to do with the…
Written by Laura Somoggi and Shivani Gupta This was first published by Alliance Magazine. Permission to publish on the SVRI Blog was given by the authors. Over the years, most of us have been taught the ‘golden rule’: do to others what you want them…
Written by Kimberly Wu After a panel discussion at the SVRI Forum 2022, I reflect on the questions posed by the session, and make connections to my current experience as a doctoral student in the global north studying public health. …
Written by Lauren October, Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town As many of my colleagues from Africa can attest, it often felt like a battle just to get to Mexico for the 2022 SVRI forum. During my 28-hour flight, and having…
“Hello, I am Jane, a researcher and activist advocating for prevention of VAWG.” You are probably thinking, “Okay, so am I. What’s new?” THIS! This is new and news; to me as well! Okay, please grab a coffee and give…
By Merel Haenen On Thursday, Nov. 25, at the roundabout on Mexico City’s main avenue, Paseo de la Reforma, the perched, golden-winged Angel of Independence oversaw a crowd of demonstrators convening for the start of the women’s march. The…
