| Conference Background The Gendered Violence Research Network (GVRN) – a joint initiative of UNSW Arts and Social Sciences and UNSW Law – will hold its inaugural Asia-Pacific conference on Gendered Violence and Violations at UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) in Sydney on 10-12 February 2015. Gendered violence is increasingly recognised as a major global problem and constitutes a violation of human rights for women, men, children and elders. This ground-breaking international conference with an Asia-Pacific focus will combine and expand interdisciplinary research and practitioner knowledge to encourage innovation and best practice in responding to gendered and sexualised violence. It will also be an opportunity to explore less visible violations related to gendered inequality and injustice, including the continuing effects of colonisation. Conference Themes / Streams The GVRN conference aims to facilitate the exchange of perspectives, ideas and strategies between countries, regions and sectors, and will focus on the following conference themes/streams:
Abstract Submissions / Call for Papers The GVRN seeks submissions from academics, practitioners, policy makers, activists and advocates that address any of the conference themes, as well as the topics below. Forms of gendered violence, including:
Areas related to gendered violence, including:
Submission Guidelines Please submit abstracts of up to 200 words for 20 minute oral/paper presentations (excluding time for Q&A) along with a brief biography using the link to UNSW’s online conference manager as below. Proposals for complete panels (up to 3 presenters) and suggestions for chairs are also welcome. The deadline for abstracts is Friday, 5 September 2014. Selection of Papers We particularly welcome submissions that introduce challenging and unconventional perspectives, emerging evidence on the effectiveness of interventions, and those which are globally relevant or from the Asia-Pacific region. Other criteria for selection will include quality, organisation and clarity, originality, accessibility and relevance to current debates related to gendered violence. If papers are based on empirical research, preference will be given to abstracts showing evidence of research results. Papers presented elsewhere may be submitted for consideration at this conference provided that full disclosure is made in the abstract submission. Acceptance of papers for presentation at the conference is necessarily competitive. Selection will be the responsibility of the GVRN Conference Academic Committee, and will be based on the abstracts submitted. The GVRN Conference Academic Committee reserves the right to decline any submission. Notification of acceptance will be on or before Friday, 17 October 2014. Successful applicants will be notified using the email address provided in the submission. Applicants must confirm their intention to participate and have paid their registration fees (at the discounted early bird rate) by Friday, 14 November 2014. Publications Selected contributors will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers for inclusion in one of several peer-reviewed post-conference publications. About the Gendered Violence Research Network GVRN members explore gendered violence – also known as gender-related or gender-based violence – as an expression of power and control over individuals or groups because of their gender. GVRN’s research interests span traumatic experiences including sexual assault, rape, domestic and family violence, conflict-related sexual violence, trafficking for domestic and sexual exploitation, and girl child infanticide. Subscribe for More Information For updates on the conference – including the launch of the conference website, registrations opening, program details, confirmed speakers, master classes and poster sessions, sponsorship/partnership opportunities – as well as information about other GVRN activities, please subscribe to our e-List: For specific enquiries about the conference or GVRN, please refer to the contact details below. |
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