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In Mexico, 'artivists' raise awareness of sexual violence and support survivors

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Demystifying the judicial system in Uganda and supporting survivors to access justice

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In Tajikistan, children learn about their rights through theatre

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Meet the youth activists making the world safer for women and girls

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Rural women with disabilities advocate for their rights in Zimbabwe

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Beyond terror: supporting child survivors of gang violence in Haiti

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‘Spotlight Initiative is showing us the way’ - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed launches Spotlight Initiative Impact Report

Bermet Baryktabasova is a Head of the Independent Medical Trade Union of Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Bermet Baryktabasova

Breaking the silence on sexual harassment in Kyrgyzstan’s medical institutions

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"We need each other strong and empowered" - In El Salvador, women unite against violence

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In Nigeria, vulnerable women and girls go from survivors of violence to business owners

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Supporting children who experience sexual violence in Haiti

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Spotlight Initiative Zimbabwe highlights achievements of the Initiative's first phase

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How women peace huts are transforming lives and communities in Liberia

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Building tolerance: Ending violence through positive upbringing in Tajikistan

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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

Three women hold cubes with different SDGs written on them

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