World leaders must act now to protect girls’ childhoods says Society for the Improvement of Rural People (SIRP Nigeria)
Society for the Improvement of Rural People today publicly called on the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR and the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, to reinforce their commitment to end child marriage in Nigeria; at an event held in […]
To end gender-based violence we need to break the culture of silence
For far too long, impunity, silence, stigma and shame have fuelled gender-based violence to alarming levels.
Statement from Congo Men’s Network following detainment of two staff members by Congolese authorities
COMEN staff and partners were detained by authorities in Nyanzale, North Kivu Province, DRC.
Statement by the MenEngage Zambia Alliance on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, MenEngage Zambia Alliance reflects on how to redress the high prevalence of gender inequalities in Zambia.
MenEngage Africa calls upon its partners in civil society and government to prioritise promoting and protecting women’s rights
This Women’s Day, MenEngage Africa renews its call for a just and sustainable future for all.
#ArudiShuleni: Joint Statement by a coalition of civil society organisations on re-entry to school for girls after they have given birth
Civil society representatives, parents, citizens and community members all speak out to defend the rights of Tanzania’s young girls.
MenEngage Africa mourns the death of UNFPA chief
Expressing gratitude to the late Dr Babatunde Osotimehin for his leadership and contributions toward gender equality.
MenEngage Africa manager makes submission at SADC parliamentary round-table
Itumeleng Komanyane contributes to round-table attended by SADC parliament members, civil society and United Nations agencies.
Be Mobile cellular phone network irresponsibly perpetuates ‘Blesser’ phenomenon
Men and Boys for Gender Equality vehemently condemns the endorsement and use of ‘Blesser’ concept in messages promoting Be Mobile.
Violence against women and children must stop now!
MenEngage Swaziland strongly calls for the passing of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence (SODV) Bill.
Responding to conflict and sexual & gender-based violence in the Great Lakes Region
MenEngage Africa and the Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre are hosting a high-level meeting for international stakeholders.
MenEngage Africa calls for speedy intervention and resolution of Burundi crisis
MEA expresses deep disappointment with the African Union’s failure to meet its commitment to deploy 5000 peace-keeping troops in Burundi.
Against gender-based violence: Scaling up efforts to end gender-based violence in Africa
MenEngage Africa commemorates 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by re-committing to the promotion of gender equality across Africa.
MenEngage Africa commends Mozambique for decriminalisation of homosexuality and urges other African countries to follow suit
Mozambique’s successful abolishment of colonial-era anti-homosexuality laws provides an example for all African countries to follow.
One year later, more than 200 Nigerian girls are still missing
Sonke and MenEngage stand united in commemoration of the tragic abduction of 200 Nigerian schoolgirls by Boko Haram.
2nd MenEngage Global Symposium calls for men and boys’ involvement in gender equality process
New Delhi: Global efforts to attain gender equality will remain unfulfilled unless men and boys become more fully engaged in the process, is one of the key messages emerging from a major international conference being held in New Delhi this week. The Symposium is timely, as it concerns a number of issues that have recently […]
MenEngage Africa condemns harassment of women in Malawi and calls for men to stand up against this violence
The MenEngage Africa Network, and its member Men for Gender Equality Now Malawi (MEGEN), calls for an immediate crackdown on suspects who recently stripped naked and beat up women in the Malawi cities of Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Blantyre. These acts were barbaric and unjust, and not fit for a democratic county with a comprehensive Bill of […]
MenEngage Press Statement
MenEngage Press Statement Condemning the Murder of David Kato – 9 Feb 2011