Transforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity
1 day, 21 hours ago

Transforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity

The Hindu  

As another International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women passes by, we face a stark truth: despite decades of advocacy, nearly one in three women worldwide has endured violence at the hands of men. An India report UNESCO’s Transforming MENtalities initiative has aimed to shift the way men engage with gender issues — not just as allies but as active participants in social transformation. As we inch closer to Agenda 2030 — working to create an inclusive and equal world — UNESCO, in collaboration with the International Center for Research on Women, is proud to present the report, “Engaging Men and Boys: A Report on Pathways to Gender Equality in India”. Initiatives such as ‘Dekh Rekh and ‘Hamari Shaadi encourage men’s active participation in family nutrition and planning, tackling gender bias through small, everyday actions. These interventions prove that when men and boys are invited to engage with gender equality as a part of their lives, rather than as an abstract idea, change becomes possible.

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