Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today.
- 1 in 3 women worldwide has experienced physical or sexual violence
- 1 in 2 women killed worldwide in 2012 was killed by her partner or a family member
- 1 in 5 women and girls has experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner within the last 12 months
Through the Spotlight Initiative’s investments and efforts,
- 650,000 women and girls were provided with quality essential services despite COVID-19 related constraints and lockdowns
- 880,000 men and boys were educated on positive masculinity, respectful family relationships, non-violent conflict resolution and parenting
- 84 laws and policies were passed to address violence against women and girls across 17 countries
- One million young people joined in- and out-of-school programmes that promote gender-equitable norms, attitudes and behaviours
- US$146 million was delivered to civil society, women’s and grassroots organizations
- The number of perpetrators convicted of gender-based violence increased by 22% compared to the previous year
Read our 2020-2021 Impact Report.
