Research on Sexual Harassment (RoSH) Initiative
Towards Evidence-Based Policy and Practice
✏ BLOGS AND CONFERENCE
Project Blog
Our project blog is featuring reflections from team members, insights from the field, discussions of emerging findings, and commentary on current issues related to sexual harassment in the workplace and tourism sector. The blog is providing a more informal and accessible way to engage with our research and is being updated regularly throughout the project.
Blog posts are being published here as the project progresses. Topics are including research methodology, preliminary findings, stakeholder perspectives, policy insights, and lessons learned from the field.
International Conference on Gender-Based Violence and Tourism
A highlight of the RoSH Initiative is being a two-day international conference organized in collaboration with the International Consortium for Social Development. This conference is providing an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society to explore the complex issue of gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the tourism sector.
Conference Objectives
- Present research findings from the RoSH Initiative
- Facilitate knowledge exchange between academics and practitioners
- Develop actionable strategies to combat GBV in tourism
- Foster collaboration across sectors and regions
- Contribute to policy development and best practices
Expected Conference Features
- Keynote addresses from international and regional experts
- Research presentation sessions
- Roundtable discussions on policy and practice
- Workshops on prevention strategies and interventions
- Poster presentations and exhibitions
- Networking opportunities
Publication Opportunities
Interested conference presenters are being invited to submit their full papers for peer-reviewed publication consideration in selected journals or book series.
Conference Dates: To be announced (expected late 2026)
Location: Mauritius
More Information: Details on conference registration, abstract submission, and attendance are being posted as they become available.