Men-and-Boys

​​​​​​​​​Men and Boys

​Statistics show that the vast majority of sexual and gender-based violence is perpetrated by men, specifically against women and girls. But men and boys are also victims. The root causes of gender-based violence can almost exclusively be narrowed down to two things: the fundamental condition of gender inequality for women, and the violent, harmful and controlling aspects of masculinities which are the result of patriarchal power imbalances.

In its interventions, SDC engages men and boys around the world to advance gender equality and end sexual and gender-based violence.
                      

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This thematic guidance sheet is one of a series written to support SD...

This thematic guidance sheet is one of a series written to support SDC staff in ensuring that gender issues are taken into account transversally and also programmatically in different thematic domains. This particular guidance sheet focuses on the relevance of introducing a gender transformative working approach in addressing gender inequalities particularly by engaging men and boys (EMB) throughout different sectors. It outlines key issues regarding gender transformative work and how these can be integrated in cooperation strategies and project interventions. 

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IAMANEH/SDC [446 kB]
Programme of the international conference on Engaging Men and Boys (E... Programme of the international conference on Engaging Men and Boys (EMB).
IAMANEH/SDC [1.7 MB]
Invitation to the international conference on Engaging Men and Boys (... Invitation to the international conference on Engaging Men and Boys (EMB) on 7-8 June 2018 at Basel, Switzerland. More
SDC [1.2 MB]
Addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence is a topic in which SDC h...

Addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence is a topic in which SDC has amassed considerable experience over the last 15–20 years. This document brings together and analyses the knowledge generated over these years.



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[2.8 MB]

This thematic guidance sheet is one of a series written to support SDC staff in ensuring that gender issues are taken into account transversally and also programmatically in different thematic domains. This particular guidance sheet focuses on the relevance of introducing a gender transformative working approach in addressing gender inequalities particularly by engaging men and boys (EMB) throughout different sectors. It outlines key issues regarding gender transformative work and how these can be integrated in cooperation strategies and project interventions. 
 
 
IAMANEH/SDC [446 kB]
Programme of the international conference on Engaging Men and Boys (EMB).
 
 
IAMANEH/SDC [1.7 MB]
Invitation to the international conference on Engaging Men and Boys (EMB) on 7-8 June 2018 at Basel, Switzerland.
 
 
SDC [1.2 MB]

Addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence is a topic in which SDC has amassed considerable experience over the last 15–20 years. This document brings together and analyses the knowledge generated over these years.
French version

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TitleYearCreated Date
Concept Note English

2019

 2019-04-09 17:53:22
GJSS Vol 12-3 - Introducing perpetrator counseling in Western Balkan countries: The challenge of gender-transformative action in a patriarchal society

2016

 2016-12-06 10:09:34
SDC-Embassy Canada - Invitation to event - Preventing violence against women: Engaging men and boys

2016

 2016-11-22 09:50:57
EMERGE - Summary of Evidence Report - Engendering Men - A Collaborative Review of Evidence on Men and Boys in Social Change and Gender Equality

2015

 2016-11-10 15:41:03
Sydney Calkin, University of York - draft conference paper - Absent Obstacles to Allies: Creating space for men in theories of women’s empowerment

2013

 2016-11-10 15:40:08
MenEngage-UNFPA - Advocacy Brief - Engaging Men, Changing Gender Norms: Directions for Gender-Transformative Action

2009

 2016-11-10 15:45:21
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Concept Note English Concept Note English

2019


GJSS GJSS Vol 12-3 - Introducing perpetrator counseling in Western Balkan countries: The challenge of gender-transformative action in a patriarchal society GJSS Vol 12-3 - Introducing perpetrator counseling in Western Balkan countries: The challenge of gender-transformative action in a patriarchal society

2016


SDC-Embassy of Canada SDC-Embassy Canada - Invitation to event - Preventing violence against women: Engaging men and boys SDC-Embassy Canada - Invitation to event - Preventing violence against women: Engaging men and boys

2016


Emerge EMERGE - Summary of Evidence Report - Engendering Men - A Collaborative Review of Evidence on Men and Boys in Social Change and Gender Equality EMERGE - Summary of Evidence Report - Engendering Men - A Collaborative Review of Evidence on Men and Boys in Social Change and Gender Equality

2015


University of York Sydney Calkin, University of York - draft conference paper - Absent Obstacles to Allies: Creating space for men in theories of women’s empowerment Sydney Calkin, University of York - draft conference paper - Absent Obstacles to Allies: Creating space for men in theories of women’s empowerment

2013


MenEngage_UNFPA MenEngage-UNFPA - Advocacy Brief - Engaging Men, Changing Gender Norms: Directions for Gender-Transformative Action MenEngage-UNFPA - Advocacy Brief - Engaging Men, Changing Gender Norms: Directions for Gender-Transformative Action

2009

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