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Engaging and working with men and boys

The role of men and boys in achieving gender equality (pdf 125kb)

This paper provides a guide to issues involving men and boys in the promotion of gender equality.

It looks at recent international research on masculinities, men and boys, as well as the policy implications of this research.

Issues covered in the paper include:
- Introduction to men and boys and their role in achieving gender equality
- Men's and boy's support for gender equality
- Obstacles and challenges to engaging men and boys
- Reasons for change from the perspective of men and boys
- The role of men and boys in selected sectors
- Education of men and boys
- Supporting institutions and future actions

The paper concludes with a suggested policy framework for incorporating men and boys into development activities.

 

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