The University of Melbourne and ANROWS are proud partners of the project to deliver training to improve measurement of the extent and nature of violence against women in Asia and the Pacific.
“Sound data on the extent and nature of violence against women is essential to conveying the need to address this heartbreaking violation of human rights to policymakers and organizations with the power to end it.”
— Dr Sharman Stone, former Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls
2025 Face to Face Course:
Applications OPEN
The kNOwVAWdata face-to-face training course is an expert-led short course to develop skills and knowledge in data collection, analysis, and communications to inform interventions to end violence against women. This professional development course is conducted over three weeks, with additional online activities, mentoring and technical support.
Dates: 27th October – 21st November 2025
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Online Course
Join the facilitated online version of the kNOwVAWdata course and enjoy the flexibility of learning online alongside a cohort of peers.
Apply now for the next intake, commencing in January 2025.
ABOUT US
kNOwVAWdata is a DFAT funded UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office initiative to develop sustained regional capacity through the development and implementation of a sound training curriculum and to build a committed pool of trained professionals and researchers on the measurement of violence against women (VAW) in Asia and the Pacific region.
Knowledge Hub
The Knowledge Hub provides links to resources supporting the measurement of violence against women. Its strength is the opportunity to share resources and support all regions of the globe.
kNOwVAWdata RESOURCES
Read recent publications related to kNOwVAWdata and links to more information and resources about the initiative.
Partner with us
There are a number of ways to partner with us. Learn more about accessing the kNOwVAWdata Course Curriculum and Course Twinning Partnerships.
Stories
Beyond the numbers
Putting violence against women data on the map
Course participant experiences. Story prepared by Maia Bamish, UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Office and The University of Melbourne
Mongolia
The journey to measuring violence against women. Story prepared by Anneliese Mcauliffe and UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Office
Behind the Scenes – Sri Lanka
The first-ever national survey on the prevalence of violence against women and girls in Sri Lanka.
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