The Gender Based Violence research network was launched at an exciting interactive conference on 1st September 2010. The network is facilitated by Zero Tolerance, the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Programme at the Health Directorate and the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships at the University of Edinburgh.

This new network aims to connect researchers working on GBV-related research.
It will offer opportunities to collaborate, prevent duplication of efforts and share good practice on the methodological issues in GBV research.

Aims of Network
Create a hub of researchers experienced in GBV Research to:
• Address methodological challenges specific to GBV research
• Identify opportunities for collaboration
• Provide peer support and peer review
• Reduce duplication of efforts
To improve links between academics and practitioners to:
• Provide opportunities for academic / practitioner collaboration
• Provide up to date research findings in an accessible format
• Develop research and evaluation capacity
• Facilitate discussion during research planning and development