RESOURCES ON HOW TO ENGAGE MEN & BOYS!

Men take pledge to help bring end to domestic violence Sun Journal | June 22, 2011 | By Ann Bryant

Eight Ways Men and Boys Are Helping to End Gender-Based Violence June 15, 2011 | “What can men and boys do to end gender-based violence?”
Men and boys are already involved in and leading efforts to end gender-based violence, and more are joining the ranks of gender justice activism every day.

Training Manual: Hand in Hand Against Violence, Strategies and Approaches to Working with Men and Boys for Ending Violence Against Women, Oxfam, November 2010
This training resource was developed for use in Arab countries in order to teach the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to promote gender equality and to prevent Violence Against Women (VAW) through the effective engagement of men. It explores the concepts surrounding VAW, what factors are involved, and the consequences of VAW. It presents case studies, tips, and lessons learned, drawn from different experiences and from programmes that work with men as partners in VAW prevention.

Men-streaming’ gender in sexual and reproductive health & HIV/AIDS. International Planned Parenthood Federation and Men Engage, 2010: This toolkit supports organisations to create, and advocate for, affirmative policies on SRH and HIV which promote the positive roles that men can play in improving their own SRH and that of women and children. [Source: IGWG] Full document

Effective Solutions for Ending Sexual Harassment: A resource that provides practical solutions to the widespread issue of sexual harassment in our places of work.

The 7 P’s of Men’s Violence: A historical and contextual framework that seeks to explain but not excuse the usage of men’s violence against women - And it doesn’t end there! This resource also provides strategies to challenge the ideologies that result in VAW and how both men and women can engage for change.

The AIM Framework - Addressing Men and Boys to Promote Gender Equality and End Gender Discrimination and Violence: This article answers many questions about why we should engage men and boys and strategically outlines how to embark upon this important venture.

Ten Keys - To Engage Men and Boys in Promoting Gender Equality, Redefining Manhood & Ending Gender Violence - 10 insightful ways to put theory into action! Great for students, service providers, teachers and anyone interested in facilitating a dialogue and striving for change.

Interesting Links:

Engaging Men in Ending Violence Against Women:

• Michael Kaufman blog. Mr Kaufman is the author of six books on gender equality, democracy and development, as well as an award-winning novel.
• Jackson Katz America's leading anti-sexist male activists
• Video Male (Tough Guise): (video on the left side of page under “Gender”)
• 10 Things Men and Boys Can Do to Stop Human Trafficking Ms. Magazine – Aug 13th, 2010

Dating Violence Among Teenagers:

• It’s a Teen’s World : Wired for Sex, Lies and Power Trips - A documentary by Lynn Glazier
• Teacher Resources for Promoting Healthy, Equal Relationships to Children and Youth
• CBS Evening News Anchor Katie Couric reports on the alarming increase in violence among teenage couples.