At HEART, we are committed to deepening our understanding of the reproductive health and violence needs of Muslim communities, which is essential for creating effective and sustainable programs.

We conduct and gather  research through leading clinical studies, conducting literature reviews of the newest research and scholarship, and partnering with academics and professionals to explore specific research questions. This work allows us to: 

We prioritize participatory research methods and are committed to fostering the next generation of scholars and practitioners by involving interns in significant roles within our projects. Our research team works diligently to increase knowledge production and access within Muslim communities, empowering them to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Additionally, we develop culturally sensitive guidance for practitioners and stakeholders to ensure appropriate and respectful responses to the unique needs of Muslim communities. Finally, we partner with feminist scholars and academics to deepen our understanding of the issues we work on and uplift and make accessible scholarship and research that Muslim communities may not have access to.  

Ultimately, we disseminate our research in a variety of ways to reach a wider audience, including, but not limited to: infographics, white papers, policy briefs, peer-reviewed journal articles, webinars, and visual reports. 

• Who Experiences Sexual Violence in Muslim Communities?
• Who Experiences Sexual Violence in Muslim Communities: A Webinar?
• Case Study: Gender-based Violence as a Tool of War in Sudan
• No Perfect Victim: Who gets believed and unpacking wartime rape propaganda
• The Impact of Racialization on Muslim Survivors of Sexual Violence
• Removing roadblocks: Examining barriers to justice & healing to build more victim-centric services for muslim survivors of sexual assault
• Responding with RAHMA: Removing roadblocks for Muslim survivors of sexual violence
• “They Sit with the Discomfort, They Sit with the Pain Instead of Coming Forward”: Muslim Students’ Awareness, Attitudes, and Challenges Mobilizing Sexual Violence Education on Campus 
• Research Report: Creating Victim-Centric Spaces for Muslim Survivors of Sexual Assault on College Campuses
• When Sexual Violence Intersects with Spiritual Abuse: Exploring the Misuse of Religious Tradition and Authority to Perpetuate a Culture of Sexual Violence
• Responding with RAHMA: A Holistic Approach to Challenging Sexual Violence in Muslim Communities