Spotlight Initiative Guyana Programme Report 2020

The 2020 annual report offers a multi-disciplinary account of the results of the Spotlight Initiative Guyana Programme from 1 January to 31 December, 2020. The Spotlight Initiative in Guyana supports the country’s efforts in addressing gender inequality, gender-based violence (GBV), and family violence. A key milestone during the reporting period was the official signing of the Country Programme Document on 23 October 2020 between the Government and the United Nations (UN). Subsequently, the programme was launched virtually on 31 October 2020. This launching event saw the participation of many stakeholders, including HE President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed, and the EU Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation and Development Marjeta Jager. The Government’s participation at the highest level is indicative of its commitment to embrace initiatives to end violence against women and girls and ultimately bridge the gender inequality gap.