Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to gender-based violence.
10th Annual Research Roundtable | May 2025
Celebrating a decade of equity-driven scholarship at GATE's 10th annual research roundtable.
Feminist City 5.0: Cities as Safe Havens
Our popular annual Feminist City event series is back! This year we explored how cities can respond to the gender-based violence epidemic, how we can meet the growing demand for access to safe and sustainable housing for our most vulnerable populations, and more. | December 3, 2024
Addressing himpathy: How organizations can navigate bias in sexual assault allegations
Himpathy describes sympathy with a male perpetrator of sexual assault that may harm the victim.
Busted
Busted is a podcast series that busts prominent myths surrounding gender and the economy by teaming up with leading experts in the field. We uncover the origins of myths and find out what the research actually says and give you the tools to bust each myth yourself!
A call for 365 days of action against gender-based violence
Sarah Kaplan and Beverley Essue call for 365 days of action against gender-based violence in this article on the Healthy Debate.
Gender-Based Violence Research Roundtable | November 2023
These insights emerged from a 1-day workshop of researchers and community activists on topics related to gender-based violence at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management
Beyond Surviving: Examining Inequities in Access to GBV Support Services for Racialized Women
What are the barriers to accessing support services for racialized women who experience gender-based violence? This report synthesizes key research and draws out implications for policymakers, practitioners and researchers.
We CAN Break Free: What it Takes to Challenge Gender-Based Violence
A panel discussion for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The panelists will debunk GBV myths and explore what individuals, organizations, and the community can do to stop gender-based violence and support victims. | December 6, 2022
Guarding against workplace sexual harassment
This study shows how women workers deal with unwanted, ambiguous sexual interactions through protective behaviours that may limit their career advancement.
“The Best a Man Can Be”: Gillette and toxic masculinity
This case study looks at what led Gillette, the king of masculine brands, to create their "The Best a Man Can Be" campaign about toxic masculinity and sexual harassment - and whether it was a success or not.