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MenCare+ Indonesia holds forum on involving men in ending gender-based violence

Michael Kaufman speaks at a forum on ending violence against women in Jakarta, Indonesia

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 

Adult Education Programs to Start in Moldova

Participants at a domestic violence prevention workshop in Moldova sit around a conference table

“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. 

MenCare+ Rwanda launches “Bandebereho” in Kigali

A group photo of health providers who participated in the Bandebereho training workshops in Rwanda.

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.