The SVRI Forum 2026 is an incredible opportunity for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and program implementers to come together and share their knowledge and insights on violence against women, children, and other forms of gender-based violence. This global forum is a leading platform for evidence-based discussions and innovative approaches to prevention, response, and policy reform. But here's the exciting part: it's not just a conference; it's a movement towards a violence-free world!
The Call for Abstracts is now open, and we want to hear from you! This is your chance to contribute to a global conversation and make a real impact. The SVRI Forum welcomes submissions in English, Spanish, and French, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives.
Here's what you need to know:
- Submission Deadline: Abstracts must be submitted by January 30, 2026. Don't miss this opportunity!
- Peer-Review Process: Abstracts will undergo a rigorous review by the SVRI Scientific Committee, ensuring only the highest quality contributions are presented.
- Focus Areas: The forum emphasizes evidence-based, ethical, and impactful work, with a particular interest in insights from low- and middle-income settings.
Types of Abstract Submissions:
- Research/Programme/Practice-Based Abstracts: These single submissions can focus on research, program implementation, or practice-based knowledge. It's a great option for presenting findings or lessons from individual projects or programs.
- Panel Abstracts: Coordinated submissions exploring a shared theme or research question through multiple perspectives. Panels should include diverse contributions and maintain a clear thematic focus.
Abstract Submission Process:
- Create your user profile on the Oxford Abstracts platform, the official submission system for SVRI Forum 2026.
- Complete and submit your abstract online. Remember, you can only edit your abstract before it's finalized.
- For any changes to completed submissions, please email [emailprotected].
Abstract Format and Content:
- Keep your abstract concise, with a maximum length of 350 words and a catchy working title of up to 25 words.
- Write clearly and accessibly, ensuring your abstract stands alone as a comprehensive review basis.
- Clearly outline the purpose, methods, key findings, and relevance of your study, program, or initiative.
Presentation Formats:
- Choose your preferred presentation style: oral, poster, or panel presentation.
- The Scientific Committee will make the final decision on presentation formats.
Abstract Review Criteria:
- Relevance: Ensure your abstract aligns with key themes and current debates.
- Clarity: Articulates objectives and focus clearly.
- Methods: Demonstrates appropriate and rigorous methodology and analysis.
- Significance: Highlights the importance and applicability of findings or outcomes.
- Contribution: Offers practical recommendations for future research, policy, or programming.
- Context: Shows relevance to low- and middle-income settings.
- Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to ethical research and practice.
Ethical Considerations:
SVRI Forum 2026 prioritizes care, safety, and responsible research practices. Ensure your abstract includes evidence of ethics approval, participant protection measures, informed consent, confidentiality, risk management, and referral pathways for affected participants.
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities:
SVRI Forum 2026 is more than just a conference; it's a global platform driving evidence-based action to end violence. Fundraising efforts aim to ensure accessibility, strengthen participation from underrepresented regions, and enhance the forum's impact on global policy and practice. For more details, check out the SVRI Forum 2026 fundraising package.
Apply Now:
Visit the official website to submit your abstract: https://www.svriforum2026.org/abstract-submission/
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. Please direct all inquiries to the responsible organization. GSO cannot process applications, so please send them directly to the relevant organization.
We look forward to your contributions and the powerful impact they will have on our global community!
