The Spotlight Initiative: a UN Volunteer's journey

On the occasion of the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, we dive into Carol Healy’s experience in promoting women’s rights in the Caribbean, with the Spotlight Initiative. This is a global initiative of the United Nations which has received generous support from the European Union. It aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

Carol is an Irish-funded UN Youth Volunteer with the UNDP Multi-Country Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean serving as Assistant Gender Analyst. She majored in political science and economics and her interest in gender issues and equality led her to work in multiple organizations and other volunteer positions. Her work experience and passion for development called her to be a UN Volunteer.