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Issue #4

From darkness to light

After experiencing sexual assault while working abroad as a domestic worker, Jejen Nurjanah has become  a social activist, supporting Indonesian migrant women seeking employment overseas. “Through our work with the Spotlight Initiative Safe and Fair programme, we hope to bring attention to the plight of migrant women, so they can live free from violence.” Read more
WPHF calls for proposals under Spotlight Initiative
 
The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and Spotlight Initiative are accepting proposals from civil society organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda. 
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UNFPA's new campaign to end female genital mutilation
 
Across the globe, survivors like Khadija are driving change in their communities. For young people, the end of female genital mutilation, child marriage and other harmful practices opens up new prospects for health, education and empowerment. Read more
What's new?
The Spotlight Initiative Tools and Guidance Note has been updated. Access new reports and studies like 'the economic cost of violence against women and girls,' among other resources across the six pillars. It also includes key details on calls for proposals, webinars, and events. Read more
The handbook provides practical guidance and examples of how to prevent and respond to violence and harassment against women in various work settings. Read more 
This resource provides practical guidance on quality services related to gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights for women with disabilities. Read more
  • Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences  (2019, 41st session HRC): Read more
  • Social norms and beliefs about gender based violence scale: a measure for use with gender based violence prevention programs in low-resource and humanitarian settings  (Conflict and Health, 2019):  Read more
  • The Economic Cost of Violence of Women and Girls – A Study of the Seychelles (The Commonwealth Secretariat, 2019): Read more
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