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Spotlight Initiative Governing Body renews commitment to ending violence against women and girls and plans second phase

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In Mali, a teenage activist advocates against child marriage

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Voices from civil society: 'Feminist activists are less and less safe'

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Rise and Spotlight Initiative host Survivor Town Hall during CSW68

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Renewed commitment: Second phase of Spotlight Initiative launches in Ecuador

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Voices from civil society: 'Investment must be made to promote equality and end inequality'

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Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls calls for investment in the prevention of gender-based violence

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In Ethiopia, three young women advocate for a community free from female genital mutilation

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Shining a light on Spotlight Initiative's impact in Mozambique

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Positive parenting: Reducing violence in the home for a better future in Papua New Guinea

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Opportunity awaits: skills training offers hope to survivors of gender-based violence in Tobago

Alibek Azhibekov became a prominent advocate for gender equality in his community. Photo: Alibek Azhibekov

In Kyrgyzstan, media training promotes gender-sensitive journalism

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Results, promising practices and lessons on ending female genital mutilation (2024)

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Former practitioners of FGM lead the fight to end female genital mutilation in Liberia

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Research for change: Informing legislative reform to tackle domestic violence in Guyana

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One call can change a life: The hotline supporting survivors of gender-based violence in Tajikistan

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Join Spotlight Initiative's Global Reference Group

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Liberia's traditional leaders work to eliminate FGM and harmful practices

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Pacific Voices: Vanuatu Country Programme Newsletter December 2023

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Building a strong women's movement to fight gender-based violence and the climate crisis in Vanuatu