Spotlight Initiative
Coverage of Spotlight Initiative in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda: In Uganda, Legal Aid Supports Widows to Reclaim Their Land
In Uganda's Kitgum District, legal aid programs are helping widows like Alice reclaim land to ensure their survival and children's future. The Spotlight Initiative supports these efforts, addressing land rights issues faced by widows after their husbands' deaths.
- Uganda: 'When a Girl Is Empowered, an Entire Community Benefits' - a Ugandan Activist Delivers Hope for Survivors of Violence
Norah, a Ugandan activist in Rubongi Subcounty, supports teenage mothers through up-skilling programs that provide education, economic empowerment, and independence. Her work aligns with the Spotlight Initiative's goals to empower girls and benefit communities.
- Africa: The Hidden Crisis of Violence Against Older Women - and What Can Be Done to Prevent It
The article highlights the growing demographic of older women globally, projected to outnumber youth by 2050, and addresses the overlooked issue of violence against them. It references World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June and emphasizes that elder abuse is not gender-neutral, calling for targeted prevention strategies.