Q. Consider the following statements regarding the UN Spotlight Initiative:
1.The UN Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls.
2.It was launched in 2015 to promote women’s participation in global governance institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Spotlight Initiative is a partnership between the EU and UN, launched to eliminate violence against women and girls, focusing especially on marginalised and vulnerable groups.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: It was launched in 2017, and its main objective is to eliminate violence, not to promote participation in governance institutions (though empowerment is an indirect outcome).
Source- UN news
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