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 »
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 »
August 22, 2023
Liberia: Supporting Courts to Provide Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
GRAND GEDEH COUNTY, Liberia - Badio Quiah has been the Clerk of Court for the Ministry of Justice at the 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Gedeh County for over 15 years. He has… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Uganda: How Male Champions Are Helping to End Gender-Based Violence in Uganda
Under the Spotlight Initiative, UN Women and the Uganda Police Force engage male vendors on ending violence against women and girls as part of a 16 Days of Activism police caravan… Read more »