July 13
Zambia: Teachers Taking a Stand Against School-Related Gender-Based Violence in Zambia
CHINSALI DISTRICT, Zambia - An empty desk in a classroom can easily go unnoticed. But for Mr. Friday Nkonde, Head Teacher at Tongotongo Secondary School in Chinsali District, it… Read more »
July 08
Malawi: 'The Safe Space Programme Has Been a Lifeline for Me' - Malawi's Young Women Entrepreneurs Build Independence
CHIKAMPHULA VILLAGE, Malawi - In Malawi, Spotlight Initiative supported the establishment of Safe Spaces, which give women and girls a place to develop strategies for challenging… Read more »
June 12
Zimbabwe: How Safe Markets Are Supporting Women-Led Businesses and Reducing Violence in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Women's participation in the workforce has the potential to benefit individuals, families and communities. Yet many women are forced to work in unsafe conditions… Read more »
April 16
Zambia: Bold Reforms in Zambia's Chanje and Kawaza Chiefdoms Are Helping to End Harmful Practices
EASTERN PROVINCE, Zambia - Located in the heart of Eastern Province, the Chanje and Kawaza chiefdoms are vibrant custodians of Zambia's rich cultural heritage. Here, ancestral… Read more »
March 08
Zambia: A Bold Push for Safe Women's Leadership Through Spotlight Initiative in Zambia
With Zambia's 2026 general elections approaching, Spotlight Initiative is working to ensure that every woman can participate safely and confidently in civic and political life. The… Read more »
March 09
Malawi: Supporting Young Mothers in Malawi to Return to School
In Malawi, 42 per cent of girls have experienced physical violence by the age of 18, and almost half have married and left school by their eighteenth birthday. The Spotlight… Read more »
February 19
Zambia: In Zambia, Safe Spaces Support Girls to Take Charge of Their Future
KATETE DISTRICT, Zambia - Gender-based violence (GBV) has long been treated as a private family matter in Mukomanimau Village, leaving many girls to deal with abuse and harmful… Read more »
February 10
Zimbabwe: 'I Want to Experience My Girlhood With Confidence' - the Zimbabwean Shelter Helping Survivors to Rebuild Their Lives
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Musasa is a non-governmental organization that works to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. It provides temporary shelters to survivors of violence… Read more »
January 21
Malawi: 'I Felt Free Again' - Restoring Hope and Dignity for Fistula Survivors in Malawi
Beyond the pain and physical symptoms, women suffering from fistula frequently suffer ostracism and psychological trauma. The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme enabled… Read more »
December 01, 2025
South Africa: It Takes a Village - Ending Violence Through Community and Faith-Based Counselling in Samoa
Lemau Palaamo is President, Co-founder and Counsellor for Soul Talk Samoa Trust, a pastoral counselling agency in Samoa. She is an advocate for ending violence against women girls… Read more »
October 30, 2025
Zambia: How One-Stop Centres Are Supporting Gender-Based Violence Survivors to Reclaim Their Futures in Zambia
Under the shade of a mango tree at the Isoka One-stop Centre, Jane Nakamba, 27, sat quietly with her child and reflected on her journey. Read more »
Spotlight Initiative (New York)
A partnership between the United Nations and the European Union to end all forms of violence against women and girls.
Website: https://spotlightinitiative.org
