The Sexual Violence Research Podcast

S4E6 Field Building in Crisis - Sustaining the violence prevention sector in unprecedented times

Around the world, organisations and activists working to end violence against women and violence against children are facing unprecedented threats, from political instability to shrinking civic space and economic strain. Most recently the de…

S4E5 GBV and LGBTQ+ Communities: Addressing the Research Gap

This week we turn our attention to gender-based violence and LGBTQ+ communities. GBV within LGBTQ+ communities is a serious yet under-researched issue. In many global and humanitarian settings, the experiences of queer and trans people are f…

S4E4 Working with Faith Leaders in Prevention and Response to Gender Based Violence

Faith and religion are central to the lives of billions of people around the world. In many communities, faith leaders are among the most trusted voices, holding significant influence in shaping beliefs, attitudes and behaviours. This makes …

S4E3 Conflict-related Sexual Violence - Centering Survivors

Conflict zones are places of immense hardship - with people facing displacement, broken healthcare systems, and separation from families and communities. But when sexual violence is added to the equation, the challenges for survivors become …

S4E2 New Tools for Measuring Sexual Violence Interventions

Measuring the impact of violence prevention interventions is crucial to  understanding which efforts are truly making a difference in reducing sexual violence. But are the current methods able to capture the full scope of this complex issue?…

S4E1: Masculinity, Misogyny, and the Manosphere - A Conversation with Gary Barker

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. The ma…

S3E12: Impact and Memory - Voices from the SVRI Forum 2024

The SVRI Forum 2024 brought together a diverse group of researchers, activists, donors, practitioners, and survivors, united by a shared goal: to create a world free from violence against women and violence against children.

S3E11: Activism in Action: The Power of the 16 Days Campaign To End Violence

The fight against gender-based violence is a 365 day commitment, but for 16 days each year, the global community unites to raise awareness, ignite conversations, and take action during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based V…

S3E10: The Power of Data: Protecting Children from Sexual Violence

One in five girls and one in seven boys will experience some form of sexual violence before their 18th birthday. These statistics are shocking, and high-quality data is crucial for driving tangible change and reducing these numbers.

S3E9: The Powerful Journey of Two Activists

Survivors hold the key to bringing about empowering and systemic change in the field of gender-based violence. Their stories and their voices must be at the forefront of decision making and policymaking. In this episode we…