January 08
Liberia: Liberia's Traditional Leaders Work to Eliminate FGM and Harmful Practices
The Traditional Chiefs and Elders of Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County in Eastern Liberia have partnered with Spotlight Initiative in their quest to eradicate female genital mutilation… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Mozambique: 'Reclaiming My Dignity' - Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Mozambique
Sarudzai Saize, 26, was able to break the cycle of violence and become an inspiration to other women in her village. She lives in her own house, runs her hairdresser business and… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Mozambique: 'We Can Eliminate Violence If We Work Together' - Multi-Sectoral Teams Are Eliminating Gender-Based Violence in Mozambique
Judite Nota is 36 years old and has been a Mozambican Government employee for over 13 years. She has always worked to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) as her primary… 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 »