We are guided by the lived experiences of survivors.

Non-judgemental, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and compassionate, we welcome survivors’ stories and honour their choices.

We work toward social and systemic change.

Gender-based violence is rooted in complex systems, patriarchal structures, and traditions of sexism and misogyny. These need to change if gender justice and equality are to be achieved.

We honour our partnerships.

Respect across difference and mutual learning help us build trusted partnerships for collaboration, shared leadership, and effective action toward systemic change.

We contribute to fostering peace.

In the face of gender-based harms and so many forms of oppression, we are committed to using our projects, research, and energy in the service of peace, healing and resilience in relationships, families, schools, workplaces and all our communities.

It takes courage.

Systemic gender-based change in the face of complex challenges and entrenched patterns is difficult emotional work. It is also inspiring. It takes persistence, humility, and the courage to ask hard questions, challenge injustice, step up, and risk making mistakes. It calls us to learn, self-reflect, act in accordance with our principles, and be inclusive even across difference. We are up for it.