Every day, women and families affected by domestic and sexual violence urgently need shelter, counseling, legal aid, and recovery support to rebuild their lives.
Together with NO MORE and our global partners, including frontline organisations, governments and community leaders driving stronger policies, funding, and protections — we’re advancing international efforts to eliminate violence against women.
This EVAW Day, let’s ensure every survivor can access safety and justice. Your donation to NO MORE’s EVAW Day Relief Fund helps deliver life-saving support to survivors and families overcoming abuse.
Why EVAW Day matters: Centre for Public Impact and NO MORE in dialogue
Featuring Kandice Louis-Wilson, Senior Director at CPI, and Pamela Zaballa, CEO of NO MORE. They have a conversation covering:
- Why the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) matters globally and personally.
- How partnerships between governments, civil society, and communities can drive systems change.
- How the EVAW Day Relief Fund supports frontline organizations deliver life-saving services.
When systems fail: Lessons from the Brisa de Angulo case
Featuring Brisa De Angulo, survivor and advocate, whose leadership has reshaped how justice systems respond to gender-based violence from Bolivia’s courts to international forums.
She’ll be joined by:
- Rosie Hidalgo, Co-Director of the MOSAIC Initiative at the Battered Women’s Justice Project
- Rosa Celorio, Burnett Family Associate Dean and Distinguished Lecturer in International and Comparative Human Rights Law and in Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Issues
Together, they’ll discuss survivor-centred justice and how governments and institutions can embed trauma-informed practice across systems.
State leadership for safer communities with Senator Manka Dhingra
Featuring Senator Manka Dhingra of Washington State, USA, in conversation with Victoria Gomes-Boronat, Senior Associate at CPI. Senator Dhingra explains how evidence-based policymaking and cross-sector partnerships can support survivors and strengthen justice systems.
June Sugiyama on Vodafone’s global work to prevent domestic violence
Featuring June Sugiyama, Director at Vodafone Americas Foundation and leader in technology for social impact.
Thanks to her experience in the transition of Vodafone Foundation’s strategy towards technology for social impact, June has a unique perspective on how technology can be of use in fighting violence against women.
Listen for an insightful conversation moderated by Pamela Zaballa, CEO of NO MORE.
Safer systems for survivors: New York’s SAVES initiative
Featuring:
- Allison Bernard, Child Support Specialist at the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Division of Child Support Services
- Sara Hirsch, Safe Access for Victims’ Economic Security (SAVES) Project Manager at the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Their work helps governments and communities strengthen survivor-centred, trauma-informed approaches that improve safety and access to justice.
In conversation with Kandice Louis-Wilson, Senior Director at CPI, they’ll share how innovation and collaboration can strengthen systems for lasting change.
Cecile Mazzacurati on GBV across West and Central Africa
Featuring Cécile Mazzacurati, Gender Adviser at the UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund).
With over 20 years’ experience in peacebuilding and humanitarian work, Cécile brings deep insight into how governments and international agencies can work together to prevent GBV, even in the most complex crises.
In conversation with Kandice Louis-Wilson, Senior Director at CPI, she examines technology-facilitated violence and how systemic public sector responses can adapt to new challenges.
Creating safety: Christina Jones on faith and community
Featuring Christina M. Jones, CEO and Founder of Command Joy Co.
A survivor, prosecutor, and advocate, she partners with faith-based and community organisations to build trauma-informed, coordinated responses to GBV (gender-based violence) in collaboration with local and national governments.
In conversation with Kandice Louis-Wilson, Senior Director at CPI, Christina shares how survivor leadership, faith, and community partnerships can create lasting change.
Felicity Mulford on the rising threat of tech-facilitated GBV
Featuring Felicity Mulford, Research Manager at Centre for Information Resilience.
Her research highlights how online spaces can be weaponised against people seeking government office, the implications on representation and democracy, and how governments, tech partners, and regulators can collaborate to make digital environments safer.
In conversation with, Elysa Neumann, Global Director at CPI, Felicity shares data and strategies for designing inclusive, secure digital systems.
Protecting women online: Payton Iheme on tech and safety
Featuring Payton Iheme, policy and innovation leader.
Drawing on her experience at the White House, Meta, and The Third Room Studio, Payton explores how technology and public policy can advance inclusion, accountability, and safety for all.
In conversation with Victoria Gomes-Boronat, Senior Associate at CPI, she shares practical strategies for building digital systems that protect women and marginalised communities.
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