Spotlight Initiative

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

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

Older women are frequently excluded from violence data, policies and programmes, leaving critical gaps in protection and support.

Read "Rights Have No Expiry Date: The Case for Action on Violence Against Older Women."

🔗 https://t.co/gNwgD9nk3G

#WEAAD #EVAWG #WithHer

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

Older women are the fastest-growing demographic globally, yet their experiences of violence often remain invisible.

From ageism and sexism to economic insecurity and barriers to reporting, learn more about what can be done: 🔗 https://t.co/O6uYHpqcdX

#WEAAD #EVAWG #WithHer

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

The right to live free from violence does not expire with age.

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we call for better data, stronger protections and accessible services to ensure that women of all ages can live free from violence.

#WithHer #EVAWG #WEAAD

[UE en Ecuador 🇪🇺 @UEenEcuador]

#IgualdadDeGénero 💜🇪🇺🇪🇨 | ¡Construimos cada día una sociedad más justa e inclusiva! ✨

La @UEenEcuador 🇪🇺 se enorgullece de su contribución a la actualización de la Agenda Nacional para la Igualdad de Género 2025-2029 en #Ecuador 🇪🇨.

La igualdad de género es un valor esencial para la UE y la base fundamental de la sociedad en la que creemos. Seguiremos apoyando estas herramientas clave para garantizar un enfoque de derechos y reducir las brechas de desigualdad.

🤝 Un esfuerzo conjunto articulado con: @CIgualdadGenero, @onumujeresEcu, @ayudaenaccionec, @FIEDSprograma y @GlobalSpotlight.

#EquipoEuropa #DerechosHumanos

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

"Most barriers are invisible."

At Women Breaking Barriers, H.E. @dohungviet - @VietNam_UN, reflected on the importance of creating safe, just and enabling environments where women and girls can thrive, lead and reach their full potential.

#EVAWG #WithHer @RiseNowUS

[UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 @UN_SDG]

Collective action is driving real change. @UN teams on the ground, through @GlobalSpotlight, have reached millions to prevent violence against women and girls.

Read the #UNSDGReport2026: https://t.co/W40ZRzy3pM

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

"What's so scary about smart girls?"

H.E. @SJLambrinidis (@EUAmbUN) reflects on the experiences of @Malala and girls in conflict zones worldwide. Empowering women and girls is essential to building more just, resilient and peaceful societies.

#EVAWG #WithHer @RiseNowUS @EUatUN

[FRED NIGERIA @fred_nigeria]

#Throwback

Five years later, the @GlobalSpotlight team alongside @UNDPNigeria and @fred_nigeria revisited beneficiaries of the project and witnessed inspiring stories of resilience, growth, and transformation.

From survivors to thriving entrepreneurs, the impact continues.

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

🚕 Conversations to prevent violence don’t only happen in conference rooms.

🇳🇬 In Lagos, drivers trained with @UN_Women under the @GlobalSpotlight are learning about peaceful conflict resolution, family ties & girls’ education.

👉https://t.co/oPBAlzuntl

#ForAllWomenAndGirls

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

We successfully showcased our Ecojua SmartBags at the exhibition, highlighting our work in supporting girls in rural areas with reusable pads, menstrual health education, safe storage packs, and solar lighting to promote learning with dignity.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg•@UNICEFUganda•@EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda•@IriseEastAfrica•@AWYAD_UG

#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

🏥 In Liberia, a maternal child health unit supported by Spotlight Initiative is helping save lives by ensuring safer pregnancies and deliveries.

A Maternal Child Health Supervisor, explains the life-saving importance of the unit.

Read more: https://t.co/07u2rcy1Yt

#WithHer

[Spotlight Initiative @GlobalSpotlight]

“Violence eats at the fabric of society.”

H.E. Chernor Bah (@Cee_Bah) shares how Sierra Leone is advancing laws, partnerships and action to end violence against women and girls — and why implementation matters.

#WithHer #EVAWG

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

She also highlighted that menstrual health is a shared responsibility requiring schools, teachers, parents, and boys to all play a role in protecting girls’ dignity and learning. She called for safe WASH facilities, school-based support systems, teacher involvement, and stronger accountability to make schools truly period-friendly.

She further stressed that when girls miss school during menstruation, they miss life opportunities, and investing in their dignity is investing in the future of the nation.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg•@UNICEFUganda•@EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda•@IriseEastAfrica•@AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

Permanent Secretary, @Educ_SportsUg, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda called for stronger school systems, leadership, and shared responsibility to ensure every learner studies with dignity and safety. She emphasized that menstrual health must be integrated across schools, teachers, parents, and communities so no girl misses education because of her period.

She also reminded stakeholders that “decision determines destiny,” urging young people to stay focused, resilient, and committed to their education despite challenges.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg•@UNICEFUganda•@EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda•@IriseEastAfrica•@AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld

[African Women and Youth Action for Development @AWYAD_UG]

Robin Nandy (@UNICEFUganda) said menstruation should never limit girls’ learning, health, or opportunities.
He stressed that menstrual health is a public issue - linked to education, gender equality, and human rights and requires collective action.
@GlobalSpotlight @Educ_SportsUg @UNICEFUganda @EUinUG @IrlEmbUganda @IriseEastAfrica @AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

Anne Mbeiza, Gender and Equity Technical Advisor at the @IrlEmbUganda, highlighted that menstruation should never limit a girl’s access to education, participation, or opportunity.

She noted that challenges such as limited access to affordable menstrual products, inadequate WASH facilities, stigma, harmful social norms, and lack of information continue to affect girls’ confidence, attendance, and learning outcomes—especially in rural, refugee-hosting, and hard-to-reach communities.

She further called for stronger financing, implementation, data systems, and sustained community engagement to ensure menstrual health commitments translate into real impact, stressing that policies alone are not enough.

“Policies alone are not enough. We must ensure adequate financing, stronger implementation, improved data systems, and sustained community engagement,” she noted.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg• @UNICEFUganda• @EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda •@IriseEastAfrica •@AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld”

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

He also called for stronger systems, financing, and partnerships to ensure every girl can manage menstruation safely, confidently, and with dignity.

He highlighted the need for affordable menstrual products, stronger WASH services, improved accountability, and sustained investment in menstrual health, noting that investing in menstrual health is investing in the future of children, communities, and the nation.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg• @UNICEFUganda• @EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda •@IriseEastAfrica •@AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

Robin Nandy, Country Representative of @UNICEFUganda, emphasized that menstruation should never be a barrier to learning, health, dignity, or opportunity for girls and women.

He noted that menstrual health is not just a private matter, but an issue of public health, education, gender equality, and human rights that requires collective action from government, communities, schools, partners, and families.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg• @UNICEFUganda• @EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda •@IriseEastAfrica •@AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld

[FIDA Uganda @FIDA_Uganda]

For many girls, menstruation is still linked to missed classes, stigma, limited access to menstrual products, and silence around their experiences.🩸

Through the Her Access: Integrated SRHR & SGBV Response Project supported by @unwomenuganda, @NLinUganda through @GlobalSpotlight, we have engaged schools and communities in open conversations on menstrual health, safe hygiene practices, girls’ rights, and protection from violence.
#MenstrualHygieneDay

[Smart Girls Uganda @smartgirlsug]

At the exhibition stall today during the International Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day 2026 National Conference at UNICEF Conference Hall, Kampala, we will be showcasing our EcoJua SmartBags, a practical innovation designed to support girls in managing menstruation with dignity while staying in school.

Each EcoJua SmartBag contains reusable pads, a small pack for safe disposal of used pads, a solar-powered light bulb for reading at night, and a menstrual health booklet to help girls learn more about their bodies and menstrual health.

This is part of our commitment to tackling period poverty through practical, affordable, and sustainable solutions for girls.

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@Educ_SportsUg• @UNICEFUganda• @EUinUG•@IrlEmbUganda •@IriseEastAfrica •@AWYAD_UG
#MHMDay2026 | #PeriodFriendlyWorld