What is the WEAVE Collective?
Grown from a seed planted in 2021, The WEAVE Collective was forged out of a shared commitment to bring into focus the role of feminist movements in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). The collective is made up of a group of researchers and activists from Australia, India, South Africa, and Nicaragua.
The WEAVE Collective members led research in their own country contexts, and came together to learn from each other and co-create knowledge through research papers, new theories, documentaries, and artwork.
Weave Collective Founding Members
Uma Chakravarti
Indian scholar, activist and filmmaker
Mary Ellsberg
Executive Director and Founding Director, Global Women’s Institute
Emma Fulu
Founder and Co-CEO, Equality Institute
Shanaaz Matthews
Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town
Kalyani Menon-Sen
Feminist researcher and associate, Gender at Work
Chay Brown
Co-Founder, Her Story Consulting
Anonymous
Given the political context in Nicaragua, openly associating with research on struggles against violence carries significant risks. To safeguard themselves and their loved ones, some contributors have chosen to use pseudonyms, allowing them to continue their resistance while prioritizing safety.
