An Overview of the Global Women's Institute

 

Violence against women and girls happens in every country and is devastating for women and families, destructive for communities, and detrimental to the security and prosperity of nations.

At the Global Women’s Institute at the George Washington University, we envision a future where violence is no longer a barrier to women’s health, rights, and opportunities.

We believe that preventing violence against women and girls is everyone’s responsibility. We are proud to work with you to be part of the solution.

 

Latest News and Research

 

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The WEAVE Collective at Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

This year, GWI co-sponsored several events to showcase the work of the WEAVE (Women Engaged Against Violence Everywhere) Collective. Across three different events, researchers from India, Nicaragua, Australia, and South Africa are presenting their key findings about the critical role that women's movements play in the struggle to end violence against women and girls. 


 

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Maureen Murphy Published in the Journal of Family Violence

The Global Women's Institute is celebrating a key achievement in research on what works to end violence against women and girls, with the publication of a new article  co-authored by Dr. Maureen Murphy (GWI), entitled "Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls in a Time of Crisis: An Impact Evaluation of the Rethinking Power Program in Haiti." The article suggests the program has made a difference in attitudes and incidence of violence within the intervention community. 


 

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GWI Published in The Lancet

The Global Women's Institute co-published an article in The Lancet on the status of violence against women and girls in conflict. "Violence against women and girls in conflict: progress and priorities" provides a snapshot of the current situation of women and girls in conflict settings, and the disproportionate risks of violence that they face.


 

A screenshot of the first page of an article published by Dr. Chelsea Ullman et al., 2025, in BMJ Public Health

GWI Publishes Systematic Review of What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls

Led by Dr. Chelsea Ullman (GWI), a team of researchers from GWI has published a systematic review of reviews on the latest available evidence about how to prevent violence against women and girls. This review specifically addresses new information available since 2013. 

 

 

 

"Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive and under-reported human rights violation in the world."

Mary Ellsberg
Director, Global Women's Institute

Mary Ellsberg
 

 

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