The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is
pleased to invite you to its first conference, SVRI Forum 2009:
Coordinated evidence-based responses to end sexual violence, to be held
in Johannesburg, South Africa from 6 - 9 July 2009.
The conference is aimed at promoting research on sexual violence,
highlighting innovation and encouraging sharing and networking in the
area of sexual violence.
This global event will bring together over 200 participants working
on sexual violence as researchers, gender activists, funders, policy
makers, service providers, survivors and others.
The conference is being organised by the Sexual Violence Research
Initiative (SVRI). The SVRI is a global initiative that promotes and
disseminates policy relevant, action-orientated research to reduce and
respond to sexual violence through: identifying gaps; building
capacity; supporting research; raising awareness; and building
partnerships. We are building an experienced and committed network of
researchers, policy makers, activists and donors to ensure that the
many aspects of sexual violence are addressed from different
disciplinary and cultural perspectives.
When victims of domestic violence in Greater Cleveland seek
help, they often are sent from pillar to post: to the police
station, to court, to housing services, to counseling and
more. And all while trying to recover from a brutal beating,
with upset and confused children in tow.
Crossroads
Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center of Burlington received
statewide honors recently when the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
selected the agency for one of three 2009 Nonprofit Sector Stewardship
Awards.
