Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

?SVRI has recently decided to step away from X (former Twitter) due to the rise of harmful content on the platform, especially for survivors of violence. ??We are now moving to Bluesky, where we aim to build a safer digital space for everyone. Find us at @thesvri.bsky.social ??https://lnkd.in/eX8-P9wB Here are some useful ways to easily follow people from the VAW & VAC field: ??IPV, Sexual Assault, and Violence Research: https://lnkd.in/efcsfUdi ??Violence Prevention Circle: https://lnkd.in/eeac8T_N ??Child Abuse Research: https://lnkd.in/eYKSSmf5 ?? Join our community of researchers on violence against women, violence against children, and gender-based violence! See you there! ??

Thank you for sharing our work! We are so glad that the recently launched CSV Shared Research Agenda is already making an impact on the field ??

????????? ??????????????, ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ??????????????! ??? ??The manosphere is a sprawling online network of forums, influencers, and content that brings together ideas about men, power, gender roles and identity, often promoting misogyny and even driving real-world violence. But what do we actually know about it and how can we effectively challenge it? In the first episode of the fourth season of the #SVRIPodcast, Gary Barker, PhD, CEO of Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice shares his insights into the psychology and appeal of the manosphere. He explores its links to gender-based violence, and the urgent need for better research and intervention strategies. ?The good news is that even with the manosphere’s growing influence in shaping some young men’s worldviews, its impact can be reduced when, as Barker highlights, "there are thoughtful men who are willing to stand up."?? ?? Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dfQHghYZ #Manosphere #Masculinity #Misogyny #GenderRoles

This is tomorrow! Don't forget to register. Even if you can't make it, you will receive the recording! ??https://lnkd.in/dUaRUWc6

?? ???????????????? ???????????????? Join us next ??????????????????, ???? ????????????????, as SVRI hosts a powerful ????????????????-?????? ??????????????, organized by the child-focused Working Group 2 of the Faith & GBV Community of Practice. The discussion will explore how to engage faith actors in ways that pay close attention to the needs and voices of survivors of childhood violence. Our panellists – by drawing their personal experiences as children of surviving emotional, verbal, physical, sexual, and spiritual violence, and their work in this area as adults—will share their insights on how faith actors and leaders can better ensure that children and child survivors are both seen and heard. ?? Dr. Selina Palm, a practitioner, researcher and educator focused on violence against children and against women, as well as being a lay faith leader in South Africa, will facilitate the conversation featuring: ?? DORCUS MOTSWADIRA, a primary school teacher based in Botswana with a degree in Special Needs Education and the experience of growing up as a child with a disability herself. She holds a Masters degree in Biblical Hermeneutics and has published around theologies of disability. ?? Suzanne Greco, a survivor of clergy/child sex abuse and domestic abuse. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh Divinity School and is studying ritual practices that impact gender inequality but can also serve as a driving force to prevent patriarchal violence. ?? Ogechi Christine Kalu, a PhD student in Social Work at the State University of New York. Her work focuses on family violence and the impact of childhood exposure shaped by her own experiences. She has also done research on pre-marital counseling by faith leaders in Nigeria. ?? Wednesday, 26 February at 3-4pm SAST ?? Find your local time: https://ow.ly/30tx50V3v9X ?? Register here: https://ow.ly/Xpe150V3v9W ?? Learn more and join the SVRI Faith & GBV CoP: https://ow.ly/6WJ450V3v9T #FaithandGBV #CommunityofPractice #ChildSexualViolence #ChildAbuse

This is tomorrow!! Don't forget to register!

?? ?????? ????'???? ?????????????? ??: ?? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? As an organization dedicated to ending violence against women, violence against children, and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality, we strive to uphold our values in every space we engage with. With the recent rise of hate speech, misinformation, and harmful rhetoric on X (former Twitter), including content that reinforces harmful gender norms, we have decided to step away from the platform, and we encourage you to do so! ?? Some of the considerations that have driven our decision are: ?? Increase in Harmful Content ? Dismantling of Safeguards ?? Limited Visibility for Critical Issues ?? Build Better Spaces for Meaningful Engagement ?? Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/dARKmkCY ?? You can continue engaging with us on LinkedIn, Bluesky (thesvri.bsky.social), or by signing up to our weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dvspTSVq #QuittingX #NoExcuse #EndViolence

?? ?????? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ????????????! Join us on 20 February 2025 at 3pm SAST / 2pm CET for an insightful discussion on the report’s findings and how this agenda can serve as a catalyst for action, inspiring new research to inform better policies and practices to end child sexual violence. ??? We are honoured to feature an outstanding panel of experts: ?? Helena Duch – Head of the Solutions Sub-Programme, Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Programme, Oak Foundation ?? Martín Hernán Di Marco – Assistant Professor, Violence and Violence Prevention Research Group, Leiden University - Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs ?? Tvisha Nevatia – Learning Coordinator, Raising Voices ?? Dr Manjeer Mukherjee – Senior Director – Strategic Operations, ARPAN ?? Urvashi Gandhi – CEO, Samya Development Resources Pvt. Ltd. & Asia Hub Coordinator, Coalition for Good Schools ?? The webinar will be conducted in English, with live interpretation in Arabic, French, and Spanish. This research agenda is a collaborative effort by the SVRI, Together for Girls, WeProtect Global Alliance, Safe Futures Hub, and the Brave Movement. ?? Register here: https://ow.ly/JK1O50UXl24 ?? Find your local time: https://ow.ly/QZZc50UXl25 #EndChildSexualViolence #WebinarLaunch #EndViolence #CSV

?? Join us on 26 February 2025, at 3:00pm SAST for a powerful webinar on engaging faith actors in survivor-led ways based on lived experiences. ????The webinar will feature a panel of women who have personal childhood experiences of violence or abuse that were shaped by faith settings and actors within their specific contexts. As adults, they have worked on or conducted research into practical ways faith communities can better address violence against children and support survivors. ?? Now, they are contributors and members of the Working Group 2 of the SVRI Faith & GBV Community of Practice (CoP), which you can join here: https://lnkd.in/dYMfb9iq The webinar will include live interpretation in French and Spanish. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dUaRUWc6 #FaithAndGBV #EndViolence #GBV #Webinar #ViolenceAgainstWomen #ViolenceAgainstChildren #ResearchforImpact