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The hidden crisis of violence against older women – and what can be done to prevent it

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Rights have no expiry date: The case for action on violence against older women

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How safe markets are supporting women-led businesses and reducing violence in Zimbabwe

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In Liberia, maternal child health units are saving lives

Onyango Vincent (middle) and his mentees, Owere Patrick (L) and Ochieng David joining hands

"True strength is respect and partnership" - Advancing positive masculinity in Uganda

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"Are you feeling forced, tricked or trapped?" The faith leaders who identify and support trafficking survivors

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Power, funding, accountability: Feminist lessons for multilateral reform at Women Deliver

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How faith leaders are working to end human trafficking in the Oceanic Pacific

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In Manabí, economic empowerment paves the way to autonomy amid violence

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Bold reforms in Zambia's Chanje and Kawaza chiefdoms are helping to end harmful practices

Lina Chang smiles at camera. She wears a yellow dress and flower behind her ear and stands in front of a yellow building.

“We saved many lives” - Samoa's only domestic violence shelter is helping women and children to start again

Audrey Nuna speaking at UN General Assembly Hall

From hunting demons to fighting for gender equality: Audrey Nuna calls for greater investment in girls’ education at the United Nations

Women in astronaut suits stand at the front of the UN general assembly

Women breaking barriers: Celebrating trailblazers during Women's History Month

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Spotlight Initiative Results Framework

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"I will choose my own husband" - In Uganda, a child marriage survivor shares her story

UN Women Executive Director, Sima Sami Bahous; European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib; UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed; Executive Director of Women Aid Collective and former Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo; Deputy Director of Advocacy for Amnesty International and the organization’s representative to the UN, Sherine Tadros. Photo: Spotlight Initiative

Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls marks its fifth anniversary

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Supporting young mothers in Malawi to return to school

VAWE Reporting Mechanism which demonstrates efforts to make elections safer and more inclusive for women.

A bold push for safe women’s leadership through Spotlight Initiative in Zambia

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Delivering as One: United Nations System Progress on Ending Violence against Women and Girls (2019-2024).

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"The greatest joy in my life is when we obtain justice for survivors" - Liberia's one-stop centres are helping women and girls to heal