Spotlight Initiative

The United Nations high-impact initiative to end violence against women and girls. #WithHer

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

Heading to Bangkok for #SVRIForum2026?

Join Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme for a participant-led side event creating space to connect, share strategies and spotlight real experiences to end violence against women and girls.

#EVAWG #WithHer

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

Innovation works best when it includes everyone.

At #AUInnoFest26, Spotlight Initiative’s Africa Regional Programme joined the @_AfricanUnion to spotlight how technology can help create safer spaces for women and girls.

Hear the key takeaways from our speakers. #AUInnovationLab

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

Six years ago, UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed delivered a message that remains urgent today.

At a moment when violence against women and girls is once again demanding global attention, her words are worth hearing again.

#WithHer #EndGBV

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

“I thought I was going to see victims, but I saw conquerors.” — @TiwaSavage

In Malawi, Tiwa Savage left inspired by the strength of the women and girls she met, and determined to see more young boys and men join the movement to end violence.🇲🇼

#WithHer #EVAWG

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

The United Nations condemns violence against women and girls in all its forms and manifestations, and stands in solidarity with victims, their families and all women and girls in South Africa. #EVAWG

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

“We would like to donate 17.5 million Kwacha.”

During her visit to #Malawi, Tiwa Savage (@TiwaSavage) visited @musiccrossroads.

She showed her support for a safe space where girls can learn, create and dream bigger.

#WithHer #EVAWG

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

Award-winning music artist @TiwaSavage visited Malawi to raise awareness about gender-based violence and see the impact and legacy of Spotlight Initiative's programme on ending violence against women and girls. #EVAWG #WithHer

Read more: https://t.co/EFBM8el8rP

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

During her visit to Malawi🇲🇼, @TiwaSavage met women and girls who are building businesses, raising their children, dreaming bigger and determined to break the cycle of violence for the next generation. #EVAWG

Thank you, Tiwa, for using your voice and platform to stand #WithHer.

[UN Women Malawi @unwomenmalawi]

“I witnessed how child marriage robbed my younger sister of opportunities after she was married off at 11.”

Child rights activist @thememorybanda, on the impact of child marriage during @UN_Women-led @GlobalSpotlight #EVAWG dialogue

Together, let's invest in girls
#WithHer

[UN Women Malawi @unwomenmalawi]

@TiwaSavage @UN @GlobalSpotlight @LettyChiwara @UNFPAMalawi @UNICEFMalawi @undpmalawi @unwomenafrica @annamutavati @hilda_macheso @UNMalawi "Young people are often invited into rooms where decisions have already been made."
Young and Feminist leader Esther Bonyonga challenged leaders to move beyond tokenism & ensure young voices shape solutions to #EVAWG
#WithHer #ForAllWomenAndGirls

[UN Women Malawi @unwomenmalawi]

@TiwaSavage @UN @GlobalSpotlight @LettyChiwara @UNFPAMalawi @UNICEFMalawi @undpmalawi @unwomenafrica @annamutavati "Meaningful inclusion means enforcing existing laws and ensuring every voice is heard, regardless of disability." Disability rights activist @hilda_macheso
She joined the call for safer physical & digital spaces where girls & women can thrive free from violence & discrimination.

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

We thank the @EUinMalawi for its partnership and collaboration in strengthening efforts to end violence against women and girls, amplify survivors’ voices, and build safer, more equal communities across Malawi🇲🇼

@GlobalSpotlight #WithHer #EndVAWG

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

Today, @TiwaSavage met women and girls in Ntchisi 🇲🇼whose resilience and courage are transforming their communities. Their voices are at the heart of the movement to end violence against women and girls.

#WithHer #EndVAWG @GlobalSpotlight

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

The sustainability of the @GlobalSpotlight in Ntchisi, 🇲🇼lives in survivors finding support, girls reclaiming their futures, chiefs taking action, and men becoming allies for equality. Today, @TiwaSavage saw that change firsthand.

#WithHer #EndVAWG

[UN in Sierra Leone @UNSierraLeone]

The @EUinSierraLeone-funded @GlobalSpotlight in 🇸🇱 has convened its implementing partners for a two-day workshop to harmonise key messages on #VAWG & harmful practices. The workshop will also strengthen communications & advocacy materials aligned with programme outcomes.

[UN Women Malawi @unwomenmalawi]

“Girls need something to run towards- not just away from” on the importance of providing opportunities and role models for girls.@TiwaSavage @UN global ambassador for @GlobalSpotlight at the intergenerational dialogue on ending Violence against Women&Girls in LL, Malawi
#WithHer

[UN Malawi @UNMalawi]

Tiwa Savage in Malawi so far..... powerful conversations, young creative energy and a clear call to end violence against women and girls. 🇲🇼🎶

The spotlight is on action to #EndGBV

I am #WithHer

@GlobalSpotlight

[UN Women Malawi @unwomenmalawi]

At a joint @UN @GlobalSpotlight intergenerational dialogue with @TiwaSavage, youth advocates, justice actors and leaders called for stronger action to end violence against women & girls. Minister of Gender, Hon Mary Navicha said,''All forms of violence must never be tolerated.''

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

Tiwa Savage (@TiwaSavage) is partnering with @GlobalSpotlight, the UN’s high-impact initiative to end violence against women and girls. #EVAWG

Tiwa is committed to using her voice and platform to help build a world where women and girls can live free from violence. #WithHer

[Spotlight Initiative @UNSpotlight]

Tiwa Savage joins the UN Spotlight Initiative on a mission focused on ending violence against women and girls. #EVAWG

On this mission, Tiwa will learn, listen and amplify the voices of women and girls, helping to build a safer, more equal future for all. #WithHer