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August 19
Uganda: Stitching Confidence and Dignity - Adolescent Girls Tackle Period Poverty in Uganda
In the quiet rural communities of Omel Sub-County in Gulu District, adolescent girls and teenage mothers are reclaiming their confidence and dignity. Read more »
August 11
Africa: 'My Success Is Not Mine Alone' - Meet the Young Women Working to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
Ahead of World Youth Day on 12 August, Spotlight Initiative shines a light on some of the young activists who are working to make their communities - and the world - safe for women… Read more »
July 30
Uganda: In Uganda, Legal Aid Supports Widows to Reclaim Their Land
For Alice*, a widow and mother of five, land was more than property. It was the survival, dignity and the future of her children. After her husband's death in 2008, that future… Read more »
July 22
Uganda: Redefining Manhood - How a Father in Uganda Grew to Support His Family in New Ways
Spotlight Initiative and UN Women use the SASA! (Start, Awareness, Support, and Action) Together Approach to support communities to prevent violence against women and girls and… Read more »
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 29
Uganda: 'When a Girl Is Empowered, an Entire Community Benefits' - a Ugandan Activist Delivers Hope for Survivors of Violence
TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Norah's work is also her passion: championing opportunities for girls. In Rubongi Subcounty, she supports teenage mothers to enrol in up-skilling… Read more »
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 »
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 »
June 01
Liberia: In Liberia, Maternal Child Health Units Are Saving Lives
In eastern Liberia, Spotlight Initiative has supported government efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates by building a Maternal Child Health unit at Bahn Health Centre. Though… Read more »
May 26
Uganda: 'True Strength Is Respect and Partnership' - Advancing Positive Masculinity in Uganda
TORORO DISTRICT, Uganda - Vincent Onyango represents a growing movement of men redefining leadership within their homes and communities. At 28 years old, he is a youth counsellor… 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 »
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 »
April 01
Africa: From Hunting Demons to Fighting for Gender Equality - Audrey Nuna Calls for Greater Investment in Girls' Education At the United Nations
UNITED NATIONS, New York - Grammy-winning artist Audrey Nuna - known to many as the singing voice of Mira in the film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' - used her first appearance at the… 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 25
Uganda: 'I Will Choose My Own Husband' - in Uganda, a Child Marriage Survivor Shares Her Story
AMUDAT, Uganda - In Uganda, 15 per cent of girls are married by 15 and three in ten will have their first child before their 18th birthday. 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 »
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 »
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 02
Liberia: 'The Greatest Joy in My Life Is When We Obtain Justice for Survivors' - Liberia's One-Stop Centres Are Helping Women and Girls to Heal
MONROVIA, Liberia - Between 2019 and 2023, Spotlight Initiative's Africa Regional Programme assisted more than 225,500 Liberian women and children to access services. This includes… 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 »
February 02
Liberia: How Community Radio Stations Are Raising Awareness of FGM and Violence Against Women and Girls
GANTA, Liberia - Community radio stations are a key way of raising awareness about sexual and gender-based violence, and how to prevent and report it. Meet Ruth Jeffrey and… Read more »
January 27
Uganda: In Uganda, Community Dialogues Are Building Harmonious, Violence-Free Homes
KITGUM, Uganda - In Uganda, 95 per cent of women and girls have experienced physical or sexual violence, or both, by partners or non-partners since the age of 15, according to the… 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 »
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