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The Center for Sexual Violence Research and Justice (CSVRJ) is dedicated to advancing research, advocacy, policy engagement, and survivor-centered justice responses to sexual and gender-based violence in Malawi and beyond. Our work combines academic research, public engagement, ethical advocacy, and institutional collaboration to strengthen gender justice across Malawi and beyond.

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A Professional Research Center Committed to Sexual Violence Justice.

The Center for Sexual Violence Research and Justice (CSVRJ) was founded to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. We combine scholarly rigor with deep community engagement.

Our work is grounded in ethical research practices, human rights frameworks, and a steadfast commitment to survivor dignity and confidentiality. We operate primarily in the Lower Shire region of Malawi, with expanding reach across Southern Africa.

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Our key focus areas.

CSVRJ operates at the intersection of rigorous research, policy influence, and community-centered justice.

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Research & Evidence

Conducting rigorous, survivor-centered research on sexual and gender-based violence to inform policy and practice across Malawi and the African continent.

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Survivor-Centered Justice

Advancing justice frameworks that prioritize survivor dignity, confidentiality, and agency in legal, institutional, and community responses to violence.

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Policy Advocacy

Engaging lawmakers, institutions, and international bodies to shape evidence-based policies that prevent violence and protect survivors' rights.

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Community Engagement

Building grassroots capacity through awareness, dialogue, and participatory action in communities across the Lower Shire and beyond.

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Training & Capacity Building

Equipping researchers, practitioners, and community leaders with skills in trauma-sensitive research, legal literacy, and gender justice programming.

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Documentation & Oral Histories

Preserving survivor narratives and documenting patterns of violence through ethical, participatory methodologies that honor lived experience.

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Survivors Engaged

Survivors of sexual violence engaged through community dialogues, oral documentation and research.

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Research Outputs

Peer-reviewed papers, policy briefs, and field reports published on sexual violence patterns, legal gaps, and justice access.

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Community Partners

Universities, NGOs, Civil society organisations, health facilities, traditional leaders, and legal aid providers for justice.

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Founding members

Chifundo Terrisa Kamba

History Lecturer/Researcher

Emmanuel Chakuchanya

Procurement officer

McLove Phulusa Kamba

Accountant and Manager

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+265 881 266 535