Murad Code

A global code of conduct for gathering and using information about systemic and conflict-related sexual violence. The Murad Code project also contains practical guidance to the code, survivors’ charter or survivors’ perspectives documents, and “survivor’s guide,” a toolkit for survivors that will assist them to understand better and demand respect and protection for their rights during documentation processes.

Silence and Omissions: A Media Guide for Covering Gender-Based Violence

A comprehensive guide for journalists and filmmakers for covering gender-based violence created by the Journalism Initiative on Gender-Based Violence at the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University.

Dart Centre Guidelines for Reporting on Sexual Violence in Conflict

The Dart Centre Europe created guidelines for how to report on sexual violence, specifically in conflict zones.

Dealing with Trauma and Survivors of Trauma

Editorial guidance and policy from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which is survivor-centered, also includes their guidance notes on reporting domestic violence and terrorism.

The Hague Principles on Sexual Violence

The principles include general guidance on what makes violence “sexual,” especially to survivors, the International Criminal Law Guidelines on Sexual Violence, and the Key Principles for Policy Makers on Sexual Violence—created by the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice.