For more information and to register, please visit the official conference webpage.

The SVRI Forum 2026 is currently accepting abstract submission. The call for abstracts ends 30 January 2026.

The SVRI Forum is a global conference on research, evidence, and solutions to prevent and respond to violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV).

Held every two years, this action-driven event brings together over 1,500 global stakeholders, researchers, practitioners, survivors, policymakers, funders, and activists to share cutting-edge research, challenge the status quo, and co-create solutions for a world free from violence.

SVRI Forum 2026 is co-hosted by the Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence Prevention Platform and the UN Joint Programme, through UN Women and UNFPA.

Conference Themes (More information on the themes below is available on the conference website):

1. Understanding Root Causes, Risks and Protective Factors of Violence
2. Strengthening Prevention Strategies
3. Strengthening Response Services
4. The Role of Technology in Perpetuating and Preventing Violence
5. Strengthening the Science: Research Methods, Scaling, and Practice-Based Knowledge
6. Using Research for Advocacy and Policy Change
7. Building a Healthy Evidence Ecosystem

Please direct all queries to the organisers: svri@svri.org.

For more information and to register, please visit the official conference webpage.

The SVRI Forum 2026 is currently accepting abstract submission. The call for abstracts ends 30 January 2026.

The SVRI Forum is a global conference on research, evidence, and solutions to prevent and respond to violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV).

Held every two years, this action-driven event brings together over 1,500 global stakeholders, researchers, practitioners, survivors, policymakers, funders, and activists to share cutting-edge research, challenge the status quo, and co-create solutions for a world free from violence.

SVRI Forum 2026 is co-hosted by the Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence Prevention Platform and the UN Joint Programme, through UN Women and UNFPA.

Conference Themes (More information on the themes below is available on the conference website):

1. Understanding Root Causes, Risks and Protective Factors of Violence
2. Strengthening Prevention Strategies
3. Strengthening Response Services
4. The Role of Technology in Perpetuating and Preventing Violence
5. Strengthening the Science: Research Methods, Scaling, and Practice-Based Knowledge
6. Using Research for Advocacy and Policy Change
7. Building a Healthy Evidence Ecosystem

Please direct all queries to the organisers: svri@svri.org.

Registration for this event is not currently open, but to learn more, visit the conference page.

This event will be re-shared once registration opens. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss out.

The Call for Presentations is currently open for submissions. Find out more here. Proposals must be submitted by 24 April 2026.

This conference invites parents, practitioners, youth, researchers, policymakers, cultural leaders, and community builders from around the world to bring forward the ideas, practices, prototypes, and creative expressions that will define the next era of child welfare.

Day 1 is completely comprised of Skill Building Institutes—immersive learning experiences that equip changemakers with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to act. Days 2 and 3 make up The Global Gathering—an inspiring convergence of ideas, practices, and stories that point toward a shared, re-designed future for children, families and communities worldwide.

For all queries, please contact the organisers: globalgathering@cuanschutz.edu.

Registration for this event is not currently open, but to learn more, visit the conference page.

This event will be re-shared once registration opens. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss out.

The Call for Presentations is currently open for submissions. Find out more here. Proposals must be submitted by 24 April 2026.

This conference invites parents, practitioners, youth, researchers, policymakers, cultural leaders, and community builders from around the world to bring forward the ideas, practices, prototypes, and creative expressions that will define the next era of child welfare.

Day 1 is completely comprised of Skill Building Institutes—immersive learning experiences that equip changemakers with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to act. Days 2 and 3 make up The Global Gathering—an inspiring convergence of ideas, practices, and stories that point toward a shared, re-designed future for children, families and communities worldwide.

For all queries, please contact the organisers: globalgathering@cuanschutz.edu.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to Boarding Facilities in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with Boarding Facilities
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in a school with Boarding Facilities including leadership, educators, housemasters/mistresses, matrons, and residential assistants.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to Boarding Facilities in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with Boarding Facilities
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in a school with Boarding Facilities including leadership, educators, housemasters/mistresses, matrons, and residential assistants.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information, visit the event page.

Ticket sales don't open until mid-2026 but pre-registration is currently available.

Decult 2026 is still accepting submissions for presentations, closing 31 December 2025.

Decult 2026 presents an opportunity for new voices in the cult survivor space, for professional networks for cult education, and for taking action to address human rights, social justice and mental health. Decult 2026 promises an enriching, stimulating and engaging experience held in a safe space that respects diversity.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser: admin@decult.net.

For more information, visit the event page.

Ticket sales don't open until mid-2026 but pre-registration is currently available.

Decult 2026 is still accepting submissions for presentations, closing 31 December 2025.

Decult 2026 presents an opportunity for new voices in the cult survivor space, for professional networks for cult education, and for taking action to address human rights, social justice and mental health. Decult 2026 promises an enriching, stimulating and engaging experience held in a safe space that respects diversity.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser: admin@decult.net.

For more information and to register, visit the conference page.

The conference is accepting abstract submissions until 30 April 2026.

This gathering, led by the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, will elevate Indigenous voices and leadership to address critical health and well-being issues through three interconnected sub-themes: Indigenous Health and Healing; Environmental and Ecological Systems; Advanced Technologies and AI. The gathering will also include presentation on cross-cutting themes, such as language reclamation, justice, creative practice and others.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

For more information and to register, visit the conference page.

The conference is accepting abstract submissions until 30 April 2026.

This gathering, led by the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, will elevate Indigenous voices and leadership to address critical health and well-being issues through three interconnected sub-themes: Indigenous Health and Healing; Environmental and Ecological Systems; Advanced Technologies and AI. The gathering will also include presentation on cross-cutting themes, such as language reclamation, justice, creative practice and others.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

For more information and to register, see the conference page.

Submissions are open, closing 10 July 2026. See the Submission Information page here.

From the conference page:

Join us as we look beyond the horizon toward a future that supports wellbeing, self‑determination, and flourishing Indigenous communities, while offering knowledge, leadership and hope for generations to come.

The conference theme is Kei tua o te pae | Beyond the Horizon.

This theme challenges researchers to ensure their work goes beyond insight and contributes to enduring, Indigenous-led impact. Conference presentations and activities will support wellbeing, self-determination, and flourishing futures.

The four sub-theme are:

• Pae Ahurei - Living Uniquely
• Pae Ora - Living Well
• Pae Tawhiti - Living Lightly
• Pae Auaha - Living Smartly

For all queries, contact the organiser: iirc@auckland.ac.nz

For more information and to register, see the conference page.

Submissions are open, closing 10 July 2026. See the Submission Information page here.

From the conference page:

Join us as we look beyond the horizon toward a future that supports wellbeing, self‑determination, and flourishing Indigenous communities, while offering knowledge, leadership and hope for generations to come.

The conference theme is Kei tua o te pae | Beyond the Horizon.

This theme challenges researchers to ensure their work goes beyond insight and contributes to enduring, Indigenous-led impact. Conference presentations and activities will support wellbeing, self-determination, and flourishing futures.

The four sub-theme are:

• Pae Ahurei - Living Uniquely
• Pae Ora - Living Well
• Pae Tawhiti - Living Lightly
• Pae Auaha - Living Smartly

For all queries, contact the organiser: iirc@auckland.ac.nz

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This specialist training day is designed to grow your skills in working with men who use family violence. It will provide practical tools and strategies you can apply directly in your work. The day is interactive and practice-focused, tailored to meet the needs of practitioners engaging with users of violence.  

 Learning Objectives:

• Learn practical tools to add to your practice responding to common tactics of people using violence, including minimising victim resistance and inviting collusion
• Understand ways to advocate for change with people who use violence while upholding their dignity
• Explore community support and post group accountability for users of violence

For all queries about Shine's training, contact trainer@2shine.org.nz.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This specialist training day is designed to grow your skills in working with men who use family violence. It will provide practical tools and strategies you can apply directly in your work. The day is interactive and practice-focused, tailored to meet the needs of practitioners engaging with users of violence.  

 Learning Objectives:

• Learn practical tools to add to your practice responding to common tactics of people using violence, including minimising victim resistance and inviting collusion
• Understand ways to advocate for change with people who use violence while upholding their dignity
• Explore community support and post group accountability for users of violence

For all queries about Shine's training, contact trainer@2shine.org.nz.