Spotlight Initiative
"Each of you can make the difference."
H.E. Laura Dupuy Lasserre shared how generations of women breaking barriers made her own achievements possible — from becoming the first woman President of t...
Women and girls with disabilities face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, yet they continue to lead change in their communities.
In Samoa, women with disabilities are building conf...
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD), we are reminded of a critical reality: the right to live free from violence does not expire with age.
For the first time in history, there are more peo...
"What's so scary about smart girls?"
At Women Breaking Barriers, EU Ambassador to the UN Stavros Lambrinidis reflected on a powerful truth: educating girls is one of the most effective ways to bui...
Violence against women and girls is not inevitable — it is preventable through political will, strong laws, partnerships, and sustained action.
In this interview, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Inform...
At Women Breaking Barriers, H.E. Nicola Clase reminded young people that progress is shaped by those who step forward — even before they feel ready.
Reflecting on the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt a...
At Women Breaking Barriers, Jessica Sibley reflected on the women who shaped history — and the women who continue to redefine it.
From growing up in Brooklyn raised by a single mother, to leading ...
A powerful message from Sandra Kwon (Jeenie Weenie) at “Women Breaking Barriers.”
Speaking as an Asian Canadian woman, Sandra challenged the pressure to stay silent and invisible—and reminded us t...
At Women Deliver 2026, Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed highlighted the impact of Spotlight Initiative, underscoring how its programmes are helping shift systems and laws to better protec...
From Women Breaking Barriers: “I've experienced violence firsthand in my orphanage.” – Tatyana McFadden, Paralympic Athlete
Women Breaking Barriers is a high-level event that brought together lead...
From Women Breaking Barriers: “Trailblazing is not fearlessness, it's choosing to move forward when everything tells you to stop.” – Fereshteh Forough, Founder of @CodeToInspire
Women Breaking Ba...
From Women Breaking Barriers: @MILCKmusic performs “Sisters of Winter" song.
Women Breaking Barriers is a high-level event that brought together leaders, innovators and advocates to advance effort...
The event convened iconic women leaders and allies at the forefront of entertainment, science, media, and business to highlight the impact of gender-based violence on the trajectories of women and ...
Sustaining impact means sustaining those on the front lines.
At the launch of A Sustainable Legacy, Shamah Bulangis, Civil Society GRG member for Spotlight Initiative, highlighted a critical truth...
Sustaining progress requires intention, partnership and continued commitment.
As highlighted by Heran Ayele, Technical Advisor for Spotlight Initiative, a whole-of-society approach—bringing togeth...
Chiara Adamo, Head of Unit for Gender, Human Rights and Democratic Governance at the European Commission, highlights how Spotlight Initiative has strengthened collaboration across the United Nation...
Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls marks its fifth anniversary
On 12 March, the of the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girl...
"I FORGOT TO TELL YOU”
Every day, women and girls experience acts of harassment that are too often minimized or dismissed. They happen in brief encounters, conversations with friends and moments t...
At the launch of A Sustainable Legacy, Catherine Gigante, Head of Division D2.5, Social Development, Multilateral and Thematic Direction, Government of Belgium, reminded us what sustained investmen...
At the launch of A Sustainable Legacy, Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships at the European Commission, highlighted how the European Union’s investment in Spotlig...