The Future of the Spotlight Initiative 2017
The Spotlight Initiative is an International project with many international agencies and key stakeholders set to be in attendance to discuss the various elements relating to gender based violence. According to the Spotlight Initiative official website, the number of gender based violence has increased steadily in the past years and it is important to abide a sense of responsibility to every member in attendance and come up with ways to combat this monster and establish legislations and Departmental offices that will deal with those found committing the act.
- Launched in 2017.
- Initiated by the European Union and United Nations.
- Based in New York City.
- Named spotlight initiative because of the focus it will bring to girls and women.
- Tackles all form of violence against girls and women.
- Operates in regions hit with highest rates of violence against women.
- All operations are overseen by the executive office of the UN Secretary General.
- It is the largest targeted effort to end violence against girls and women.
- Main aim is to achieve gender equality and women empowerment.
- The European Nation is the main contributor.
For more information visit www.spotlightinitiative.org