Elizabeth Dartnall
@lizdarts.bsky.social
Passionate about advancing research, strengthening the field, and catalysing connections to end violence against women and violence against children. Championing evidence, impact, and meaningful change. @thesvri.bsky.social
Beware the AI efficiency messiah: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025... (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social)
Beware the AI efficiency messiah
In chasing the promise of AI, humanitarians risk backtracking on badly needed reforms. But there are ways to harness benefits while minimising harm.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
September 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Beware the AI efficiency messiah: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025... (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social)
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The IHR (2005) State Parties have the right to decide whether or not to adopt & implement the IHR amendments. We regret 🇺🇸 decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the WHA in 2024 —incl. by 🇺🇸, as 🇺🇸 played an active role in developing & negotiating the amendments with other countries.
July 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The IHR (2005) State Parties have the right to decide whether or not to adopt & implement the IHR amendments. We regret 🇺🇸 decision to reject the amendments adopted by consensus by the WHA in 2024 —incl. by 🇺🇸, as 🇺🇸 played an active role in developing & negotiating the amendments with other countries.
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this is all horrible. alongside devastating blows to PBS and NPR, this bill totally ends US funding to key UN bodies that do frontline work, including UNICEF & OCHA, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Completely eliminates US contributions—previously the US was the key funder.
NEWS: Trump's cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid clear Congress
House gives final passage by a vote of 216-213.
The Senate passed it yesterday 51-48.
With Republican votes only. Democrats all voted NO.
This now goes to Trump for his signature.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House gives final passage by a vote of 216-213.
The Senate passed it yesterday 51-48.
With Republican votes only. Democrats all voted NO.
This now goes to Trump for his signature.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Trump's cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid clear Congress
The $9 billion package passed the House and Senate with only Republican votes through the rarely used "rescissions" process. Trump is now expected to sign it into law.
www.nbcnews.com
July 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
this is all horrible. alongside devastating blows to PBS and NPR, this bill totally ends US funding to key UN bodies that do frontline work, including UNICEF & OCHA, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Completely eliminates US contributions—previously the US was the key funder.
"Every science publisher pays men more than women." From PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
Gender pay gaps and inequity at science publishers
dx.plos.org
June 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
"Every science publisher pays men more than women." From PLOS: dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
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Hey, scientists! 🧪 Researcher and friend of the show @rebeccafieldingmiller.com is part of a team looking at the impact of NIH grant terminations. They're collecting demographic info from folks who have lost funding.
Check your email for a link, or use the QR code on this flyer 👇
Check your email for a link, or use the QR code on this flyer 👇
June 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hey, scientists! 🧪 Researcher and friend of the show @rebeccafieldingmiller.com is part of a team looking at the impact of NIH grant terminations. They're collecting demographic info from folks who have lost funding.
Check your email for a link, or use the QR code on this flyer 👇
Check your email for a link, or use the QR code on this flyer 👇
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Call for Insights💻
We are seeking proposals from PhD students researching the nexus of technology, violent extremism, &/or terrorism for a series that aims to highlight new and emerging voices in the field.
If you have an idea for a 1500-2000 word Insight on this topic, fill out the form below!
We are seeking proposals from PhD students researching the nexus of technology, violent extremism, &/or terrorism for a series that aims to highlight new and emerging voices in the field.
If you have an idea for a 1500-2000 word Insight on this topic, fill out the form below!
Write for Us - GNET
gnet-research.org
June 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Call for Insights💻
We are seeking proposals from PhD students researching the nexus of technology, violent extremism, &/or terrorism for a series that aims to highlight new and emerging voices in the field.
If you have an idea for a 1500-2000 word Insight on this topic, fill out the form below!
We are seeking proposals from PhD students researching the nexus of technology, violent extremism, &/or terrorism for a series that aims to highlight new and emerging voices in the field.
If you have an idea for a 1500-2000 word Insight on this topic, fill out the form below!
US disinvestment threatens progress on violence prevention - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
US disinvestment threatens progress on violence prevention
Amid widespread concern about the global consequences of recent US funding cuts, violence
prevention and response remain under-discussed.1 Nearly one in three women worldwide—approximately
736 million...
www.thelancet.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
US disinvestment threatens progress on violence prevention - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Help us document the impact of NIH grant terminations!
If you had a grant terminated, please check your email for a VERY BRIEF survey. If you did not lose a grant but want to help, please share widely with academic colleagues.
If you had a grant terminated, please check your email for a VERY BRIEF survey. If you did not lose a grant but want to help, please share widely with academic colleagues.
![Was your NIH-funded project terminated? check your email for a brief demographic survey. We are a team of researchers at UC San Diego, University of Maryland, Emory, and the University of North Carolina documenting the impact of NIH grant terminations. If you have not received a personalized email and want to be counted, please indicate your interest here [arrow indicating a QR code]. For additional questions please contact Rebecca Fielding-Miller at rfieldingmiller@health.ucsd.edu](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:npb3wu7atsn7io2chsgshyyo/bafkreieiowqjngr5zrrivzmg5wyfnsdjnszilu3gn6e2lfsp6uflbfqmyi@jpeg)
June 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Help us document the impact of NIH grant terminations!
If you had a grant terminated, please check your email for a VERY BRIEF survey. If you did not lose a grant but want to help, please share widely with academic colleagues.
If you had a grant terminated, please check your email for a VERY BRIEF survey. If you did not lose a grant but want to help, please share widely with academic colleagues.
US disinvestment threatens progress on violence prevention - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
US disinvestment threatens progress on violence prevention
Amid widespread concern about the global consequences of recent US funding cuts, violence
prevention and response remain under-discussed.1 Nearly one in three women worldwide—approximately
736 million...
www.thelancet.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
US disinvestment threatens progress on violence prevention - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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#INDONESIA: Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects about half of the women in Muslim-majority Indonesia despite a government ban. Now, activists are turning to education to tackle the practice.
#VAW #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation #Activism
#VAW #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation #Activism
Indonesia's FGM ban: Is change on the horizon? – DW – 05/22/2025
Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects about half of the women in Muslim-majority Indonesia despite a government ban. Now, activists are turning to education to tackle the practice.
www.dw.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:15 AM
#INDONESIA: Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects about half of the women in Muslim-majority Indonesia despite a government ban. Now, activists are turning to education to tackle the practice.
#VAW #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation #Activism
#VAW #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation #Activism
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It might be a bit niche (but isn't that the great thing about podcasts?) but the 'In the interim' podcast is a very educational insight into more complex trial design using sequential and adaptive testing. open.spotify.com/episode/6Gxk...
Implementing Adaptive Trials
In the Interim... · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
It might be a bit niche (but isn't that the great thing about podcasts?) but the 'In the interim' podcast is a very educational insight into more complex trial design using sequential and adaptive testing. open.spotify.com/episode/6Gxk...
Addressing violence against women with disabilities: shift to action - The Lancet Global Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Addressing violence against women with disabilities: shift to action
It is widely acknowledged that women with disabilities experience a disproportionate
susceptibility to experiencing violence from diverse perpetrators including intimate
partners, caregivers, and stra...
www.thelancet.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Addressing violence against women with disabilities: shift to action - The Lancet Global Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Tracking the carbon footprint of global generative artificial intelligence
"The widespread use of GAI has sparked concerns about potential energy crises and environmental impacts."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"The widespread use of GAI has sparked concerns about potential energy crises and environmental impacts."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Tracking the carbon footprint of global generative artificial intelligence
"The widespread use of GAI has sparked concerns about potential energy crises and environmental impacts."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"The widespread use of GAI has sparked concerns about potential energy crises and environmental impacts."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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In this new article in American Psychologist we respond to critics in detail and clarify two key points for the field;
(1) The prevalence of misinformation in society is substantial when properly defined.
(2) Misinformation causally impacts attitudes and behaviors.
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
(1) The prevalence of misinformation in society is substantial when properly defined.
(2) Misinformation causally impacts attitudes and behaviors.
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
December 16, 2024 at 11:16 AM
In this new article in American Psychologist we respond to critics in detail and clarify two key points for the field;
(1) The prevalence of misinformation in society is substantial when properly defined.
(2) Misinformation causally impacts attitudes and behaviors.
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
(1) The prevalence of misinformation in society is substantial when properly defined.
(2) Misinformation causally impacts attitudes and behaviors.
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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🚨Swipe wrong 🚨
👩👧👧Single parents who use dating sites are at risk of being targeted by child sex abusers.
👨💻New research shows child abusers are more likely to use dating sites.
🛡️Dating sites can and must improve safeguarding
bit.ly/3GaUZSU
#AbuseIsPreventable
👩👧👧Single parents who use dating sites are at risk of being targeted by child sex abusers.
👨💻New research shows child abusers are more likely to use dating sites.
🛡️Dating sites can and must improve safeguarding
bit.ly/3GaUZSU
#AbuseIsPreventable
April 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🚨Swipe wrong 🚨
👩👧👧Single parents who use dating sites are at risk of being targeted by child sex abusers.
👨💻New research shows child abusers are more likely to use dating sites.
🛡️Dating sites can and must improve safeguarding
bit.ly/3GaUZSU
#AbuseIsPreventable
👩👧👧Single parents who use dating sites are at risk of being targeted by child sex abusers.
👨💻New research shows child abusers are more likely to use dating sites.
🛡️Dating sites can and must improve safeguarding
bit.ly/3GaUZSU
#AbuseIsPreventable
Domestic violence and maternal mortality are rising. The NIH just defunded a project to study both. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Domestic violence and maternal mortality are rising. The NIH just defunded a project to study both.
A lead researcher thinks the $400,000 grant was canceled because the project had “equity” in the title.
www.motherjones.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Domestic violence and maternal mortality are rising. The NIH just defunded a project to study both. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
March 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
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‼️REMINDER‼️
Either we all have rights or none of us do!
Human rights are universal and protect us all.
Find out how the #HumanRightsAct protects victims of male violence against women and holds the state to account when we are failed
👉bit.ly/3L0Pk0m #SaveYourRights
Either we all have rights or none of us do!
Human rights are universal and protect us all.
Find out how the #HumanRightsAct protects victims of male violence against women and holds the state to account when we are failed
👉bit.ly/3L0Pk0m #SaveYourRights
March 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
‼️REMINDER‼️
Either we all have rights or none of us do!
Human rights are universal and protect us all.
Find out how the #HumanRightsAct protects victims of male violence against women and holds the state to account when we are failed
👉bit.ly/3L0Pk0m #SaveYourRights
Either we all have rights or none of us do!
Human rights are universal and protect us all.
Find out how the #HumanRightsAct protects victims of male violence against women and holds the state to account when we are failed
👉bit.ly/3L0Pk0m #SaveYourRights
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We’re waiving the article-processing charge (APC) for articles submitted before Aug 3, 2025. Read our commitment to publishing excellence, reach and impact, meet our editorial team, and take advantage of this introductory offer ➡️ bit.ly/4jMtT45
#medsky #familymedicinesky #internalmedicinesky
#medsky #familymedicinesky #internalmedicinesky
March 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We’re waiving the article-processing charge (APC) for articles submitted before Aug 3, 2025. Read our commitment to publishing excellence, reach and impact, meet our editorial team, and take advantage of this introductory offer ➡️ bit.ly/4jMtT45
#medsky #familymedicinesky #internalmedicinesky
#medsky #familymedicinesky #internalmedicinesky
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If you are attending #CSW69 in New York this week, the SVRI, @who.int, the World Bank Group, @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social are hosting a high-impact panel on Friday 21 March to reflect on three decades of advancing research on violence against women.
Meet the panellists: www.svri.org/svri-partner...
Meet the panellists: www.svri.org/svri-partner...
March 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If you are attending #CSW69 in New York this week, the SVRI, @who.int, the World Bank Group, @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social are hosting a high-impact panel on Friday 21 March to reflect on three decades of advancing research on violence against women.
Meet the panellists: www.svri.org/svri-partner...
Meet the panellists: www.svri.org/svri-partner...
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New report by @4refugeewomen.bsky.social uncovers the harms of immigration detention on women seeking safety:
❌85% felt anxious or depressed
❌75% felt hopeless
❌65% felt suicidal
Detention causes huge harm and must end.
Read more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/decade-of-ha...
❌85% felt anxious or depressed
❌75% felt hopeless
❌65% felt suicidal
Detention causes huge harm and must end.
Read more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/decade-of-ha...
March 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
New report by @4refugeewomen.bsky.social uncovers the harms of immigration detention on women seeking safety:
❌85% felt anxious or depressed
❌75% felt hopeless
❌65% felt suicidal
Detention causes huge harm and must end.
Read more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/decade-of-ha...
❌85% felt anxious or depressed
❌75% felt hopeless
❌65% felt suicidal
Detention causes huge harm and must end.
Read more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/decade-of-ha...
Reposted by Elizabeth Dartnall
💜Ahead of #WomensDay, prominent experts on violence against women and children explore what the field needs to deliver evidence-based solutions that can create lasting change: youtu.be/3bp1pp_21sg?...
✋ Violence is preventable and together we can end it in our lifetime! #EndViolence
✋ Violence is preventable and together we can end it in our lifetime! #EndViolence
SVRI Film (5min): How can we end violence against women and children in our lifetime?
YouTube video by SVRI - Sexual Violence Research Initiative
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
💜Ahead of #WomensDay, prominent experts on violence against women and children explore what the field needs to deliver evidence-based solutions that can create lasting change: youtu.be/3bp1pp_21sg?...
✋ Violence is preventable and together we can end it in our lifetime! #EndViolence
✋ Violence is preventable and together we can end it in our lifetime! #EndViolence
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Co-developing interventions to address VAWG enhances ethics and sustainability.
🤝 But how do you put this into practice? 🤔
@thesvri.bsky.social has identified 6 critical moments in co-development and provided practical guidance for successful implementation.
https://cutt.ly/YrtIi0wN
🤝 But how do you put this into practice? 🤔
@thesvri.bsky.social has identified 6 critical moments in co-development and provided practical guidance for successful implementation.
https://cutt.ly/YrtIi0wN
March 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Co-developing interventions to address VAWG enhances ethics and sustainability.
🤝 But how do you put this into practice? 🤔
@thesvri.bsky.social has identified 6 critical moments in co-development and provided practical guidance for successful implementation.
https://cutt.ly/YrtIi0wN
🤝 But how do you put this into practice? 🤔
@thesvri.bsky.social has identified 6 critical moments in co-development and provided practical guidance for successful implementation.
https://cutt.ly/YrtIi0wN
Reposted by Elizabeth Dartnall
📢 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗦𝗪𝟲𝟵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸?
The SVRI, @who.int , World Bank, @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social are hosting two powerful sessions at #CSW69 co-sponsored by the Swedish and Philippine government to mark 30 years of progress since the Beijing Declaration.
ow.ly/yn8K50VeIMN
The SVRI, @who.int , World Bank, @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social are hosting two powerful sessions at #CSW69 co-sponsored by the Swedish and Philippine government to mark 30 years of progress since the Beijing Declaration.
ow.ly/yn8K50VeIMN
March 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📢 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗦𝗪𝟲𝟵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸?
The SVRI, @who.int , World Bank, @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social are hosting two powerful sessions at #CSW69 co-sponsored by the Swedish and Philippine government to mark 30 years of progress since the Beijing Declaration.
ow.ly/yn8K50VeIMN
The SVRI, @who.int , World Bank, @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social are hosting two powerful sessions at #CSW69 co-sponsored by the Swedish and Philippine government to mark 30 years of progress since the Beijing Declaration.
ow.ly/yn8K50VeIMN