Acting against gender-based violence

Violence against women and children is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today, predominately perpetrated by men. At Monash we recognise that all of us can play a role in preventing any and all gender-based violence. We explore family violence as not just an issue at the individual and local level but as a global issue of gender inequality and sustainable development.

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A 3D render of a topographic map of the Gulf Of Mexico with the clouds from category 5 major Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29

The evidence is clear – without a concerted effort to mitigate climate change, the world will continue to face catastrophic weather events that threaten both lives and ecosystems.

Science

In the blood: Biomarkers reveal brain injury severity in intimate partner violence victims

For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by domestic violence, including some patients who also experienced non-fatal strangulation.

Medicine and health

Unidentifiable female volleyball player standing with the ball facing seating

‘Violence at all levels’: UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia

A United Nations report details the violence that women and girls in sport face around the world – including Australia.

Politics and society

The link between family violence and suicide

New data from Victoria shows that in a quarter of deaths by suicide between 2009 and 2016, the person had experienced family violence before they died.

Politics and society

Man with head in hands is consoled by another man with his hand on his shoulder

Men’s behaviour change programs are key to addressing domestic violence – our new study shows how we can improve them

Programs to help men to stop using violence are crucial, but are men meaningfully engaging with them? A new study found opportunities to increase engagement and, in doing so, better-protect women.

Politics and society

Shocking number of Australians admit to committing an act of sexual violence

Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows alarmingly high rates of sexual violence perpetration.

Politics and society