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.
Nauru Family Health and Support Study
The Nauru Family Health and Support Study aimed at obtaining reliable information on violence against women (VAW), its characteristics, and consequences. Although the study initially sought to collect a nationally representative sample of women aged 15-64, due to a low response rate, its findings are derived from a reduced sample of eligible women in a small group of districts. The findings of this exploratory study, however, provide a preliminary understanding around VAW in the country and...
Violence Against Women – Regional Snapshot (2020) – kNOwVAWdata
2020 map of violence against women prevalence in Asia-Pacific region
No Safe Place: A Lifetime of Violence for Conflict Affected Women and Girls in South Sudan (Policy Brief)
This brief highlights research aimed at filling substantial gaps in understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in humanitarian settings, including whether or not there is a correlation between increased national conflict and VAWG.
Guidelines for reporting violence against women
Guidelines for evidence-based media reporting on violence against women and their children. Australian National reporting guidelines available. Victorian (state of Australia) reporting guidelines also available.