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Spotlight Initiative (led by UNICEF), in partnership with faith-based organisations (FBOs) and civil society organisations (CSOs), launched the Parenting for Childhood Development (P4CD) programme in six provinces of Papua New Guinea. The P4CD consisted of a series of training workshops for parents and caregivers of children aged 3-10 years in the selected communities based on a curriculum adapted for the context. Spotlight Initiative reached over 23,000 people through this activity.Six modules were delivered over 6-12 weeks and covered the following topics: educating parents on children’s…

Spotlight Initiative worked with Muslim religious leaders – and in partnership with Tajikistan’s State Agency Committee on Religious Affairs and the Regulation of Traditions, Celebrations, and Ceremonies (CRA)  to shifting attitudes, practices and norms to improve gender equality, promote healthy relationships, promote sexual and reproductive health and rights, and prevent gender-based violence (including domestic violence and early marriage). It trained 540 male religious leaders, including Imams using the ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ handbook and encouraged them to address these issues in sermons and…

Spotlight Initiative supported a range of campaigns in Grenada to end VAWG. One national campaign called “Step Up Your Parenting Game” in 2020 targeted men and women who were parents and guardians. The focus of the messaging was on improving parenting approaches for the benefits of their children. This campaign included a number of sub-messages including:“No matter who, no matter, what, there is no excuse for abuse”“Children need their fathers: they need love, support and encouragement”“Feeling stressed? Check your B.E.T. (body, environment, thoughts)”“Communicate with your child - Listen to…