On Monday, December 6, 2021, the Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) and the National Women’s Commission’s (NWC) spearheaded a panel discussion as part of their project on Engaging Men and Boys to Advance Gender Equality. This project was supported by the Spotlight Initiative, a global, multi-year partnership between European Union and United Nations to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030.
“The primary outcome of the Engaging Men and Boys project is to provide a space for sensitization of men and boys challenging views about masculinity and gender using role modelling and the positive deviance approach to transform attitudes and beliefs which contribute to family violence.”
Adapted from SCLAN
The panel discussion focused on the different ways men and women can work together to advance gender equality and help to prevent gender-based violence. Four panelists were invited to partake in the discussion and share their perspectives on how men and women can advance Gender Equality. The panel was moderated by Ms. Marleni Cuellar, and featured expert commentary from Mr. Ronald Stewart, Mr. Omar Rodriguez, Mr. Lloyd Roches, and META Belize’s Azalia Larrieu. The panelists discussed the perpetuation of harmful gender stereotypes, and how we can abandon them, the embracement of respectful and healthy relationships and how the violation of women’s rights impedes development and equality all around the world.
Check out the full discussion here
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