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Masculinity, men and development

Masculinity and gender-based violence (pdf 54kb)

This fact sheet describes the key concepts, facts, and approaches to addressing gender-based violence, with a focus on the role of men.

It addresses a range of issues including:

- Changing the behavior of men
- How perceptions of masculinity and femininity are formed
- Exploring gender equality as children
- Masculinity and HIV/AIDS
- Emerging approaches to gender-based violence

 

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