April 08
Mali: In Mali, a Teenage Activist Advocates Against Child Marriage
With a determined step, Aminata Fofana walks into the courtyard and sits down on a chair. The teenager unlocks her phone with a swipe of the screen and starts a conversation with… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Mozambique: School Communities Unite to End Gender-Based Violence and Child Marriage in Mozambique
Sitting on a bench in the courtyard of Madzicuera Secondary School, teachers Flora Senguaio and Eugénio Francisco discuss how they work with their students to eliminate… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Mozambique: 'Girls Should Be Able to Focus Only On Their Studies' - How Activism Changes Girls' Lives in Mozambique
With notebooks in her arms and a bright smile, Maria*, 16, is getting ready for another school day. She is in the 9th grade in Mogovolas district, Nampula province, Mozambique, and… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Mozambique: The Impact of Economic Empowerment On the Lives of Women and Girls in Mozambique
In Mozambique, with the support of the Spotlight Initiative, thousands of women and girls have joined Village Savings and Loan Associations, enabling them to open and manage their… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Niger: In Niger, Equal Opportunities for Women and Girls With Disabilities Benefits the Whole Community
With a smile on her face, Oumal khayr Abdoussalam, 30, breastfeeds her young child. In addition to caring for her baby, Ms. Abdoussalam teaches religious sciences to 40 young girls… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Liberia: Meet the Liberian Police Inspector Working to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Inspector Muna Meah is a Commander in the Liberia National Police Force. For the past seven years, she has investigated cases of violence against women and children and supported… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Nigeria: Peer Education - Ending the Cycle of Violence in Nigeria
SOKOTO, Nigeria - When Aminat, 15, joined peer education sessions at her secondary school, she had already been promised in marriage to a much older man. Early marriage was common… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Africa: 'Let's Sing, Cut No More' - Using Music to End FGM in Africa
After four months of hard work, Sally Njie and Praise Gimba are proud to release their new song. 'Cut No More' delivers a catchy melody but it also shares an important message:… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Malawi: In Malawi, Traditional Authorities Are Helping to Eliminate Child Marriage and Get Girls Back to School
MACHINGA, Malawi - "We have so far dissolved 81 marriages under the chiefs' forum," says Traditional Authority Mizinga proudly. "All the girls are back in school". As Traditional… Read more »