Sexual Violence and Society: Understanding, Prevention, and Response
Sexual violence remains a deeply rooted global challenge, with deep implications for health, human rights, gender equality, and sustainable development. Across diverse contexts, it is sustained by complex and intersecting structural factors, including gendered power relations, social norms, and institutional inequalities.
The conference convenes researchers, policymakers, practitioners, NGOs, and civil society actors to engage in critical discussion, share emerging evidence, and strengthen collaborative networks. It aims to advance interdisciplinary understanding, promote evidence-based and context-sensitive prevention approaches, and facilitate knowledge exchange across sectors.
Causes, patterns, and the broader social context of sexual violence.
Strategies that aim to reduce and prevent sexual violence.
Sexual violence within organisations and structured environments.
| Activity | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 8.30 | 9.30 |
| Opening ceremony | 9.30 | 10.00 |
| Keynote addresses | 10.00 | 10.45 |
| Tea break | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| Panel expert discussion | 11.15 | 12.15 |
| Lunch | 12.15 | 13.15 |
| Parallel track session | 13.15 | 14.45 |
| Tea break | 14.45 | 15.00 |
| Parallel track session | 15.00 | 16.30 |
| Activity | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote address | 9.30 | 10.00 |
| Parallel track session | 10.30 | 10.45 |
| Tea break | 10.45 | 11.00 |
| Parallel track session | 11.15 | 12.15 |
| Lunch | 12.15 | 13.15 |
| Parallel track session | 13.15 | 14.45 |
| Tea break | 14.45 | 15.00 |
| Parallel track session | 15.00 | 16.00 |
| Closing ceremony | 16.00 | 16.30 |
The detailed programme remains subject to refinement by the organising committee.
The conference is organised by the RoSH Initiative at the University of Technology Mauritius and supported by partner institutions and publication stakeholders associated with the call for abstracts.
All abstract and paper submissions are handled through EasyChair.
The call for abstracts can also be downloaded as a PDF before submitting.
Conference Email
Venue details, keynote speakers, and committee information will be announced in due course.