Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, Three Young Women Advocate for a Community Free From Female Genital Mutilation

Entering adulthood can be a beautiful journey, but for those who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM), it often carries layers of pain and trauma. FGM leaves a scar… Read more »

Mozambique: Shining a Light On Spotlight Initiative's Impact in Mozambique

Over the past four years, Spotlight Initiative's comprehensive approach to eliminating violence against women and girls has changed lives and communities in Mozambique. Read more »

Liberia: Former Practitioners of FGM Lead the Fight to End Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia

Rebecca Yaoh, 63, is the head of women Zoes (elders) in Naio Town, Grand Gedeh County. Read more »

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 »

Africa: Meet Five Activists Building a Brighter Future for Women and Girls

One in three women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence. Read more »

Mozambique: School Communities Unite to End Gender-Based Violence and Child Marriage in Mozambique

Sitting on a bench in the courtyard of Madzicuera Secondary School, teachers Flora Senguaio and Eugénio Francisco discuss how they work with their students to eliminate… Read more »

Nigeria: From Surviving to Thriving - Vocational Training Is Helping to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria - Women and girls face many barriers to education, health care and decent work. These barriers perpetuate a state of vulnerability for women and girls, making them… Read more »

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 »