Africa: The Hidden Crisis of Violence Against Older Women - and What Can Be Done to Prevent It

For the first time in history, adults aged over 60 now outnumber children under five - and are projected to outnumber all youth by 2050. Older women are the fastest-growing… Read more »

Africa: Power, Funding, Accountability - Feminist Lessons for Multilateral Reform At Women Deliver

NARRM/MELBOURNE, Australia - During the last week of April, more than 6,000 people convened in Australia for Women Deliver 2026, a global gathering to advance gender equality.… Read more »

Africa: From Hunting Demons to Fighting for Gender Equality - Audrey Nuna Calls for Greater Investment in Girls' Education At the United Nations

UNITED NATIONS, New York - Grammy-winning artist Audrey Nuna - known to many as the singing voice of Mira in the film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' - used her first appearance at the… Read more »

Africa: Women Breaking Barriers - Celebrating Trailblazers During Women's History Month

UNITED NATIONS, New York - At the conclusion of Women's History Month, Spotlight Initiative and Rise, a non-profit advocacy organization for the rights of survivors of sexual… Read more »

Africa: Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Marks Its Fifth Anniversary

UNITED NATIONS, New York - On 12 March, the of the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls marked its fifth anniversary on the sidelines of the… Read more »

Africa: '97% of Spotlight Initiative Programme Countries Have Sustained Achievements' - Key Takeaways From the Initiative's Sustainability Report

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On 11 December, Spotlight Initiative hosted 'A sustainable legacy: An intimate evening of conversation and insights from global leaders on how seed investments… Read more »

Africa: Meet the Activists Working to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls

November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence -- a civil society-led initiative calling for action to ensure that every woman and girl… Read more »

Africa: Invest in Women and Girls to Drive Change Across SDGs, Urge Leaders At the Second World Summit for Social Development

During the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Spotlight Initiative and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) hosted the side event 'Invest in adequate social… Read more »

Africa: From Commitment to Impact - Lessons From Leaders Coordinating Efforts to End Violence Against Women and Girls

DOHA, Qatar - During the Second World Summit for Social Development, Spotlight Initiative hosted a Solutions Studio conversation to highlight strategies for addressing gender-based… Read more »

Africa: Full Speed Ahead - a Global Partnership to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls At UNGA80

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK - During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Spotlight Initiative co-hosted a high-level side event to mobilize new commitments towards… Read more »

Africa: Spotlight Initiative Increases Momentum for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls At the Fourth International Conference On Financing for Development

SEVILLE, Spain - At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, Spain, Spotlight Initiative hosted a side event to catalyse and scale up… Read more »