Engaging men and boys in ending gender-based violence: A discussion paper of the Ubuntu Symposium
Publisher: MenEngage Alliance
Date Published: 2022
Languages: English, Spanish, French
The toolkit focuses on the MenEngage Ubuntu Symposium, offering insights into the evolution of the field of men and masculinities. It highlights the need for transformation in the face of global backlash against gender justice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various social justice movements.
Main Contribution
The toolkit addresses the state of the field of men and masculinities, particularly focusing on commitments to gender justice. It explores the need to transform masculinities, incorporating feminism and human rights in this work. The symposium provides a space for critical conversations on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV).
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The toolkit is relevant for individuals and organizations involved in gender justice, men, and masculinities work. It emphasizes the importance of solidarity, allyship, and accountability to various movements, including women’s rights, LGBTIQ rights, youth, climate justice, and racial justice."
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The toolkit can be used to advance critical conversations on men, masculinities, and gender justice. It provides a platform for understanding the current state of the field, challenges posed by global meta-trends, and strategies for fostering positive change.
GBV Prevention
Addressing violence as a public health issue: Combining HIV and IPV prevention.
The document underscores the importance of preventing and responding to gender-based violence, including violence against women and girls. It discusses the tension between professionalizing GBV prevention work and aligning it with feminist movements to advance social change.
Creating Normative Change
The document suggests a shift from 'either-or' approaches, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between economy, culture, and politics. It emphasizes the importance of addressing structural inequalities and individual behavior change to create normative change.
How it could be adapted to the communities
The toolkit advocates for the mainstreaming of diverse movements, intersectionality, and decolonization in work with men and boys. It underscores the significance of prioritizing community engagement, incorporating sexual and gender diversity, and acknowledging the legitimacy of diverse cultural perspectives.
Keywords
MenEngage Global Symposium, Men and Masculinities, Gender Justice, Allyship, Social Change, Normative Change
