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Spotlight Initiative in Haiti supported the Determinants of Violence Against Women and Girls study, which highlighted the political and economic sociocultural factors (values, religious beliefs, attitudes and behaviours) that instigate or support violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence. The results of this study informed the “Pathways for a Prevention” strategy, the national violence against women and girls prevention model and the national education programme for the elimination of domestic violence against women and girls.Read the Haiti Final Cumulative Report.
As part of Spotlight Initiative, UNFPA in Timor Leste mapped quantitative and qualitative data on violence against women and girls in order to inform capacity building and training on data literacy and gender statistics for civil servants. Specifically, data was collected in Dili, Bobonaro, Viqueque and Ermera and involved a literature review and secondary analysis of the 2015-2016 Demographic and Health Survey. The mapping reviewed types of violence (physical, sexual and emotional), demographic characteristics, behavioural factors, vulnerable groups, and help-seeking behaviour. Overall, the…
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…
In 2021, Spotlight Initiative partnered with the National Sports Secretariat in Argentina to launch the #NoEsNormalEsViolencia (It’s Not Normal, It’s Violence) campaign. Anchoring a campaign in an existing institutional partner (here, the National Sports Secretariat and sports clubs) generated access to a built-in audience. This campaign aimed to end derogatory comments, ridicule, sexual harassment, and sexist expressions that belittle women and LGBTQI+ people, deepen inequalities and constitute forms of VAWG.They developed a set of campaign materials, including posters, signs and pamphlets of…
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…