Day Fifteen: Engaging Men and Boys
How Men and Boys Can Help!
Ninety percent of abusers and perpetrators of gender-based violence are men BUT most men are not abusive or violent. To end domestic and sexual violence, men and boys need to be part of the solution and use their voice for change.
To end violence against women men and boys need to be engaged in the process of personal, relational, and social change.
Men and boys need to make an individual commitment to help end gender-based violence and promote gender equity, healthy relationships, and positive ideals of masculinity. Seven behaviors to help with this commitment are:
- Think about the kind of man you want to be. Be true to yourself.
- Never use force, threats, or violence in your relationships with others.
- Speak out against violence against women.
- Be a good role model and share with those around you the importance of respecting women and girls.
- Learn about the impact of violence against women in our communities.
- Challenge and speak out against hurtful language, sexist jokes, and bullying.
- Accept your role as a guy in helping end violence against women. It affects everyone.
Source: International White Ribbon Campaign Committee
Every year during the 16 days from November 25 through December 10, Zonta Clubs around the world participate in the Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women campaign.
The graphics shared during this year’s campaign contain information about domestic violence, depicting some of the signs, as well as the myths surrounding it, and the far-reaching impacts it has on those who suffer from it and/or witness domestic violence.
Clinton County Daily News.com will run this campaign through December 10.