Learning Network

Mobilizing knowledge to end gender-based violence

The Learning Network is a knowledge mobilization initiative that bridges the gap between current gender-based violence (GBV) research, practice-based knowledge, and lived experience to enhance the capacity of the GBV sector and movement (e.g., legal help, shelter support, advocacy, education, sexual assault counselling). This knowledge is essential to preventing violence across diverse communities, supporting survivors and allies, and promoting gender equity.                            

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Love Bombing

Love bombing occurs when a person is persistent and overwhelming with their messages, presents, and praise. While it may be mislabelled as romantic, love bombing is a way to exercise coercive control over a partner and often occurs along with further forms of violence. This infographic shares what love bombing is, how it may occur, and what can be done to support survivors of love bombing.

Navigating trauma-informed embodiment practices with survivors and those supporting survivors of gender-based violence

In this session, speakers discuss the connection of trauma and the body, and the ways in which somatic/embodiment practices can be integrated into the everyday work of supporting survivors of gender-based violence.

Understanding and Addressing Elder Abuse in Gender and Sexual Minority Communities

This Backgrounder sheds light on this underreported social issue, by reviewing recent research and forefronting the lived experiences of survivors. Drawing upon stories shared by survivors, it recommends changes and additions to existing practices for organizations and individuals working with elders to better support GSM elders and end elder abuse.

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Fathers Play a Critical Role! Actions to Promote Gender Equality

This infographic shares how fathers can be intentional in their everyday actions to challenge stereotypes and support gender equality.

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Episode 6: "We Need the Space to Exist" : Supporting and Empowering Black Youth Survivors of GBV

In this podcast episode, Shenikqwa Phillip discusses the need to create healthier and safer spaces for Black children and youth survivors of gender-based violence. 

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Taking Back Power: Annie Faces an NDA

This comic series details Annie’s experiences with her employer after she reported sexual harassment, including being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

This comic was made in partnership with Can't Buy My Silence.


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