November 2014 brought together more than 1,200 gender equality experts, advocates, researchers, and individuals from 94 countries to New Delhi, India for the second-ever MenEngage Global Symposium. Below, MenCare Russia partners share photo highlights from the symposium.
On November 7, MenCare+ Indonesia (“Laki Laki Peduli“) held a public event with White Ribbon Campaign Co-Founder Michael Kaufman in Jakarta, Indonesia to discuss ending violence against women by engaging men and boys as allies. At the event, which around 250 people attended, Kaufman emphasized the importance of having men speak out to end violence …
“Not only women but also men should understand that violence is unacceptable in our lives.” This was the motto of the "Men’s Engagement in Prevention of Domestic Violence" workshop organized November 18-19th in Chisinau, Moldova. The meeting was arranged to establish an adult educational program on preventing family violence in Moldova. …
The Fatherhood Institute and MenCare are launching a package of resources called "Bringing Fathers In" to mark International Men’s Day (November 19), Universal Children’s Day (November 20) and International Day to Eradicate Violence Against Women/White Ribbon Day (November 25). …
We asked MenCare friends and partners “How do you encourage fathers to share the care work?” This is what they recommended. …
In August, MenCare+ Rwanda launched the MenCare+ "Bandebereho" campaign in Kigali. This campaign addresses topics such as caregiving, sharing household responsibilities, prenatal care, and violence. Each of these themes is covered over a three-week period. The campaign has been launched in 16 different sectors with over 3,500 people attending these launches; the campaign’s reach is expected to grow as more activities are implemented in collaboration with local authorities. …