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5WCWS will provide a rich and interwoven tapestry of presentations that will cater to a global audience.

The 5WCWS seeks presentations that cover all forms of gender-based violence and that have an intersectional approach that recognises intersecting oppressive structures and systems in people’s lives.  

The Conference will provide themes, topics and areas that will interest those that are in the early stages of responding to and preventing gender-based violence, through to already established services, and to those that are well established working in a system that is focused on systems integration and coordination.  The Conference program will do this by presenting a wide range of topics that weave across a variety of themes.  

A range of overarching and cross cutting topics will fall within these themes.  We are keen to review abstracts that are original, unique and innovative and which address one or more of the topics below, keeping in mind the Conference Thematic Areas of Interest.

Conference themes

Abstract topics

Types of abstracts

Abstract submitters can submit abstracts on one of the following:

• Oral presentation: 1-3 presenters speaking to PowerPoint presentation(s) with limited audience participation other than Q&A.
• Discussion panel: up to 5 presenters.
• Interactive workshop/demonstration/storytelling: less formal presentation with a group where there is audience participation and discussion.
• Poster: a single-page poster for display in the Conference app with option to display in the exhibition space. Option to have a scheduled

time to briefly pitch/present your poster. Please note that limited poster boards will be available.

Abstract format and content

Abstract length is up to 350 words with a working title of up to 25 words.

An abstract is a window into your work. In 350 words or less, your abstract should provide abstract reviewers with a clear and concise summary of what you will present at the Conference.