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Spotlight Initiative in Liberia developed a Comprehensive Prevention Strategy for the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and harmful practices through a coordinated and multi-stakeholder partnership. It was the first comprehensive prevention strategy in the region which is:Informed by a literature review and a participatory approach to data collection and analysis to assess risk and protective factors. The process engaged stakeholders at national, county and community levels including Government ministries, law enforcement, the judiciary, health service providers…

In Spotlight Initiative's first phase of programming in Liberia, the programme developed a Comprehensive Prevention Strategy through a coordinated and multi-stakeholder approach reinforcing government, civil society, and community ownership. This strategy informed all efforts to prevent sexual gender-based violence (SGBV), harmful practices and promote sexual and reproductive health and rights. It was designed to support the implementation of the Rape Law, Domestic Violence Law, and government-led Anti-SGBV Roadmap that protects women and girls from violence. Some  elements of the strategy…