The Drum Beat 104 - Communication to Prevent Gender Violence
Internationally, gender-based violence is a topic individuals, communities, organisations and governments struggle to discuss. Issues relating to masculinity, male socialization, racism and violence and how men can assume responsibility for their own behaviour and "unlearn" the sexism entrenched in males in many societies are essential themes in these conversations.
On Oct 8-12 2001, 24 men and women, from all regions of the world, who are in the forefront of work with men in ending gender-based violence, will come together at the Rockefeller Bellagio Study & Conference Center for a conference on "Working with Men to End Gender Violence: Towards a Global Interchange."
The organisers of this event are calling for development communities to:
"Make the room as big as the world: organize accompanying events at the same time, on the same theme, and always with media, to attract international media and widely promote new gender roles and relationships. That way, we will simultaneously be launching, recognizing and rewarding an even stronger global movement of women and men in partnership against gender violence, for equality and gender peace."
Unfortunately, there is no funding for this 'accompanying events' initiative. The idea is for committed people to do what they can within the institutions, groups, initiatives that they already have, adding from small to large components. See - Website. Contact info@mapev.org
ORGANISATIONS
The below items are from "Some Organisations Working with Men and Boys to End Violence Against Women and Girls", by Ruth Finney Hayward. There are 69 profiled.
1. From the Introduction - "More and more organizations around the world emphasize and support the role of men and boys as partners against gender violence and in favour of equal rights. This approach provides benefits not only for women and girls, but also for men and boys - for families, communities and development itself. A broader exchange of lessons learned by organizations working with men and boys against gender violence could strengthen the work of those involved, and lead to the creation of even more such organizations..."
2. Cambodian Men's Network - Cambodia - a network of men who want to end violence against women. Aims are to encourage men to be good models for youth, to campaign against social trends that give impunity to violence against women and to advocate for positive change. Contact Chhay Kim Sore gad@bigpond.com.kh
3. No To Violence (NTV), the Male Family Violence Prevention Association Inc. - Australia - individuals and agencies working for the prevention of male family violence through counseling and referral services, advocacy, and development of men's behaviour change programmes. Contact ntv@ntv.net.au
4. ECOS (Estudos e Comunicaçao em Sexualidade e Reproducao Humana) - Brazil - ECOS has begun to develop educational methodologies and strategies to work with men on issues of sexuality, reproductive health, safe sex and fatherhood. Contact Silvani Arruda or Margareth Arilha ecos@uol.com.br
DB Classifieds: Training, Materials & Consultants - will be issued Aug 1.
To include yours, contact Warren Feek wfeek@comminit.com
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5. Legal Assistance Centre - Namibia - In Feb 2000, the Centre organised a national conference, Namibian Men Against Violence Against Women. One conference outcome is the development of regional strategies and an implementation plan for these. Contact Clement Daniels legal@iafrica.com.na
6. Family Planning Association (FAMPLAN) - Jamaica - In June 1999, FAMPLAN launched the Brothers for Change programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, to provide counseling to male perpetrators of violence against women. In the 1st year, 25 men were referred by the courts. Contact Peggy Scott famplan@cwjamaica.com
7. National Centre Against Violence (NCAV) - Mongolia - fights all forms of violence against women and children through lobbying and advocating for gender equality. With NCAV, Australian psychologist Dale Hurst conducted courses for working with male perpetrators. Together they also published 'The Man Cries,' directed at violent men. It includes conversations with violent men and describes their psychological makeup. Contact Solongo Sharkhuu or Dale Hurst dalehurst@compuserve.com
8. Asociación de Hombres Contra la Violencia (Association of Men Against Violence) - Nicaragua - offers training workshops and courses for male youths, adolescents and adults, to explore the ideas of machismo and violence. They have also participated in TV and radio programmes on issues related to masculinities and violence, and have published articles for local, national and international publications on these same issues. Contact Ruben Reyes ahcv@ibw.com.ni
9. Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention & Training (ADAPT) - South Africa - In 1997, ADAPT organised a men's march against rape in South Africa. They provide a forum for young men to express themselves freely and discuss issues affecting their lives, as well as counseling, support and rehabilitation to imprisoned perpetrators of violence against women. Contact Mmasthilo Motsei, (011) 885-3305
10. Men Against Violence Against Women (MAVAW) - Trinidad & Tobago - MAVAW uses a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on changing behaviour and belief systems. MAVAW is currently implementing a training of trainers project. Some topics addressed include definition of gender; self-esteem; conflict resolution & anger-management; parenting; and re-evaluation counseling. Contact Donald Berment mavaw@usa.net
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EVENTS, INITIATIVES, LINKS & PUBLICATIONS
11. Project Hope International (PHIN) conference on gender-based violence will be Nov 15-16 2001 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Contact Dr. Chidi V. Nweneka projectshope@yahoo.com OR Chidele@eudoramail.com
12. Breakthrough - India & USA - an organisation working to increase public dialogue and awareness about human rights and social justice issues through education and popular culture. Contact letsbreakthrough@yahoo.com OR contact@letsbreakthrough.org
13. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) - an international "bill of rights" for women. Sets up an agenda for national action. See especially Article 5.
14. The Convention on the Rights of the Child - See especially articles 2, 18, 19, 34.
15. INSTRAW's Men's Roles & Responsibilities in Ending Gender Based Violence: envisioning men as part of the solution.
16. The Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women.
17. The International Network for the Rights of Female Victims of Violence in Pakistan (INRFVVP). Contact inrfvvp@inrfvvp.org
19. UNICEF - Gender, Partnerships & Participation (see especially Masculinities & Gender Equality).
20. "Breaking the Earthenware Jar - Lessons from South Asia to End Violence against Women & Girls", by Ruth Finney Hayward.
21. "The State of World Population 2000: Lives Together, Worlds Apart: Men & Women in a Time of Change", UNFPA.
22. "Partnering: A New Approach to Sexual & Reproductive Health" - takes stock of recent research findings and policy debates and sheds light on new priorities.
23. "Changing Community Norms on Partner Abuse: A Project in Iztacalco, Mexico," Instituto Mexicano de Investigacion de Familia y Poblacion. Click here for the PDF file.
24. "Domestic Violence in India II: Exploring Strategies, Promoting Dialogue" - International Center for Research on Women. Click here for the PDF file.
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This issue developed in collaboration with Ruth Finney Hayward rhayward@unicef.org and Sarah Bordas Eddy sbordaseddy@unicef.org
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