Are you passionate about ending violence against women and children? The SVRI Forum 2026 is calling for abstracts, offering a unique platform to share your vital work with a global audience. This is your chance to contribute to a world free from violence!
Key Dates & Details:
- Abstract Submission Status: Open
- Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Event: SVRI Forum 2026
- Accepted Languages: English, Spanish, French
The SVRI Forum 2026 invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, advocates, and program implementers to submit abstracts. This is one of the foremost global forums dedicated to addressing violence against women, children, and gender-based violence. It's a prime opportunity to showcase your evidence, practical knowledge, and innovative approaches.
What's the Forum All About?
The forum focuses on preventing, responding to, and reforming policies in areas affected by violence. It's a chance to make a real difference!
Here's what makes this call for abstracts stand out:
- A rigorous peer-review process, managed by the SVRI Scientific Committee.
- A strong emphasis on evidence-based, ethical, and impactful work.
- Prioritizing contributions from low- and middle-income countries and resource-constrained settings.
- Opportunities for various presentation formats: oral, poster, panel, and short-format presentations.
Types of Abstract Submissions:
- Research / Programme / Practice-Based Abstracts (Single Submissions):
* These abstracts highlight a single body of work and are reviewed individually.
* They can focus on research, program implementation, or practice-based knowledge (PbK).
* May involve multiple authors, but only one abstract is submitted.
* Selected abstracts may be grouped into thematic panels by the Scientific Committee.
* This format is ideal for those presenting findings or lessons from a specific project or program.
- Panel Abstracts (Group Submissions):
* Panel abstracts are coordinated submissions that explore a shared theme, issue, or research question through multiple linked perspectives.
**Important Considerations:**
* One overarching panel abstract is required, along with individual abstracts from each panellist.
* Contributions should come from diverse institutions, regions, or sectors.
* Clear thematic coherence is essential across all submissions.
* **A single abstract covering the entire panel will not be accepted.**
* Panels based on a single study or project will not be considered.
* Panel slots are highly competitive and limited.
* SVRI reserves the right to merge, split, or adjust panels to strengthen the program.
The Submission Process:
Abstract submissions are managed through Oxford Abstracts, the official platform for SVRI Forum 2026.
Here's how it works:
- Create a user profile on the Oxford Abstracts system.
- Complete and submit your abstract online.
- You can edit your abstract only while it remains incomplete.
- Finalized abstracts cannot be edited after submission.
Requests for changes to completed submissions must be sent to [email protected]
Abstract Format and Content Requirements:
- Maximum Length: 350 words.
- Working Title: Up to 25 words.
- Must be written in clear, accessible, and plain language.
- Should be able to stand alone as the sole basis for review.
Each abstract should clearly outline:
- The purpose and importance of the study, program, or initiative.
- The methods or approach used.
- Key findings, outcomes, or learnings.
- Relevance to the field and contribution to knowledge, policy, or practice.
Presentation Formats:
Submitters can indicate their preferred presentation format:
- Oral presentation – Research
- Oral presentation – Programme or Practice-Based Knowledge
- Oral presentation as part of a full panel
- Four-minute presentation on a research study or program
- Poster presentation
The Scientific Committee makes the final decisions on presentation formats.
Abstract Review Criteria:
Abstracts will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Relevance: Alignment with key themes and current debates.
- Clarity and purpose: Clearly articulated objectives and focus.
- Methods: Appropriate and rigorous methodology and analysis.
- Significance: Importance and applicability of findings or outcomes.
- Contribution: Practical recommendations for future research, policy, or programming.
- Context: Relevance to low- and middle-income or resource-poor settings.
- Ethics: Demonstrated commitment to ethical research and practice.
Ethical Considerations:
SVRI Forum 2026 is committed to care, safety, and responsible research practice.
Ethical requirements include:
- Ethics approval or documented exemption from a recognized authority.
- Clear description of participant protection measures where formal approval is not available.
- Evidence of informed consent, confidentiality, and risk management.
- Referral pathways for participants affected by violence.
Abstracts lacking sufficient ethical consideration may not be accepted.
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities:
SVRI Forum 2026 is more than a conference; it's a global platform driving evidence-based action to end violence.
Fundraising efforts aim to:
- Ensure accessibility and inclusion for participants globally.
- Strengthen participation from underrepresented regions.
- Enhance the Forum’s impact on global policy and practice.
Details are available in the SVRI Forum 2026 fundraising package.
Ready to Apply?
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY (https://www.svriforum2026.org/abstract-submission/)
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Disclaimer:
Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as they are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails received daily, they may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
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