Addressing gender-based violence in Jamaica through the Spotlight Initiative
At 29 years old, national UN Volunteer Stefan Morris serves as the Spotlight Initiative Communications Assistant within the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) in Jamaica. This initiative of the European Union and the United Nations is the world’s largest targeted effort addressing violence against women and girls. In marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we conversed with Stefan about his views on toxic masculinity, the challenges Jamaican women face and his contributions as a UN Volunteer.
Stefan leads the Spotlight Initiative's communications arm creating awareness of the programme through coherent communications and digital campaigns using messaging, data and infographics that tell the story of the programmes, services, results and impact.
IVD: A time for solidarity through volunteering
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme's slogan for this IVD – Together, Act Now – highlights the value of volunteers and their ability to create positive change. Events to mark the day are held in every region of the world, bringing together volunteers, governments, and civil society to celebrate the spirit of volunteering. This IVD, UNV encourages all our partners to join us in our campaign, with the associated hashtag #TogetherActNow.