June 15
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 »
April 29
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 »
March 31
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 »
March 12
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 »
November 05, 2025
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 »
October 29, 2025
Uganda: From Helpline to Lifeline - Sauti 116 Supports Children and Adults in Uganda
Each day, over 1,025 calls come through a single number: 116. This is Sauti, Uganda's national call and case management centre which provides 24/7 support to children and survivors… Read more »
September 23, 2025
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 »
August 13, 2025
Zambia: Working Together to End Gender-Based Violence in Eastern Province, Zambia
The United Nations and the Government of Zambia officially kicked off Spotlight Initiative in the country with an inception visit to the Eastern Province, one of the regions where… Read more »
July 03, 2025
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 »
