Centre for Religion in Society - Religion and Violence Against Women and Girls

Based on their substantial and significant empirical and in-depth exploratory research conducted in several countries within different Christian and Islamic contexts, Elisabet and Sandra discussed how religion and religious actors can play a role in helping to address VAWG and its consequences and how they contribute to violence against women and girls (VAWG). They aim to offer academics, practitioners and policymakers guidance in engaging with religion on VAWG prevention and response. This conversation provides insights into their recent book On the Significance of Religion in Violence Against Women and Girls, as part of the Routledge series, Religion Matters - On the Significance of Religion in Global Issues.
Dr Elisabet le Roux is Research Director of the Unit for Religion and Development Research at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Elisabet is a faith and development expert, with a particular focus on gender-based violence.
Dr Sandra Pertek is an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Birmingham, UK, and gender specialist in humanitarian, development, and migration settings. Sandra has over a decade’s experience in international development.
The conversation was chaired by Professor Pauline Kollontai, Professor Emerita of Higher Education in Theology and Religious Studies at York St John University.