Zambia: In Zambia, Safe Spaces Support Girls to Take Charge of Their Future

KATETE DISTRICT, Zambia – Gender-based violence (GBV) has long been treated as a private family matter in Mukomanimau Village, leaving many girls to deal with abuse and harmful practices such as child marriage alone.

However, the introduction of Safe Spaces, a community-led mentorship model under Spotlight Initiative, is supporting girls to break the silence and advocate for their safety and agency.

These spaces allow adolescent girls to gather weekly to learn about their rights and share their…