Knowledge Hub

The Knowledge Hub provides links to resources supporting the measurement of violence against women and has been funded under the Pacific Spotlight Initiative. While starting with a primary focus on Pacific resources and global resources which are applicable for the Pacific region, the Knowledge Hub will continue under the UNFPA kNOwVAWdata initiative to support global knowledge exchange and a strong community of practice. The strength of this Knowledge Hub is the opportunity to share resources and support all regions of the globe.

If you would like to share links to be added to the Knowledge Hub, please send them to knowvaw-program@unimelb.edu.au.

Violence Against Women in the Online Space: Insights from Multi-country Research in the Arab States

Violence Against Women in the Online Space: Insights from Multi-country Research in the Arab States

To better understand online violence in the Arab States, a subsequent research project explored its prevalence, impact and consequences and the barriers to services and reporting. Three complementary exercises comprised a quantitative web-based survey in eight countries with nearly 12,000 respondents, examining the prevalence, perceptions and implications of online violence; qualitative research to explore experiences of online violence through the lens of civil society organizations, women’s...

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GBVF Statistics Dashboard

GBVF Statistics Dashboard

This dashboard is a comprehensive visualisation and monitoring tool of available data related to gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. Data Sources include Victims of Crime (VOC) survey data, the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

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Survey data sets pertinent to the study of intimate partner violence and health

Survey data sets pertinent to the study of intimate partner violence and health

This article describes some currently available survey data sets that contain information regarding women's experiences of intimate partner violence and health, identifies a number of the strengths and limitations of these data sets, and makes recommendations concerning the types of survey data that should be gathered in the future to help move the field forward.

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