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MenEngage Alliance
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A #SocialChangeNetwork working to end patriarchal power, achieving gender & social justice for the shared vision of a world in which gender justice & human rights are promoted & protected, where all people are equal & free from discrimination & oppression
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Are you working with people in power, including men in leadership? We would love to hear from you. Find out more about joining forces and strengthening this collective work here: menengage.org/stories/work...
Working with Men in Positions of Political Power: A New MenEngage Initiative
MenEngage Alliance is excited to launch a new initiative aimed at developing—and later implementing—a strategy and methodology for engaging men in positions of political power to advance gender…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The reality is that men hold an outsized proportion of political and legislative power globally. They shape the laws, policies, and institutions that affect all our lives. Our goal is to bring expertise together in how to activate men as allies in transforming themselves and the system.
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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10. 👔 Focus on men in positions of power as targets of change
#Power #FeministLeadership
10. Focus on men in positions of power as targets of change. Work with men and boys for gender justice has a long history, but rarely is this work targeted at elite men in politics and the corporate sector. Strategically working with these powerholders is imperative to countering backlash.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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9. 🚪 Utilize spiritual and religious entry points
#Faith
9. Utilize spiritual and religious entry points. Faith and spirituality are a huge part of many people's lives. By working with religious communities and leaders, we can promote positive interpretations of spiritual, religious, and faith values to support gender rights for all.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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8. ⚡ Engage in creative media for shifting narratives
#Accessibility #ShiftingNarratives
8. Engage in creative media for shifting narratives.To change the conversation around masculinity, we need to create media that speaks to men and boys in a real way. The key is using creative, accessible strategies that connect emotionally and build new narratives.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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7. 💜 Focus on sexuality education, mental health, and care
#Consent #Power #SelfCare #CollectiveCare
7. Focus on sexuality education, mental health, and care. It is vital to continue addressing issues of sexuality, consent, and power in male-focused gender equality work. Discussions on care, for men themselves, for other people and for the planet are also critical.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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6. 🗣️ Use the right messengers
#MenAndBoys
6. Use the right messengers. Recruit influential peer educators to engage men and boys in conversations on patriarchal masculinities. Effective messengers create spaces for dialogue across gender identities, exposing men and boys to diverse experiences and perspectives while fostering critical reflection and accountability.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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5. 🌿 Create spaces for support and dialogue
#GenderJustice
5. Create spaces for support and dialogue. A key component of reaching men and boys is providing spaces for group-based education and open dialogue about their emotions, frustrations, and experiences. Such spaces can challenge the emotional grip of anti-gender narratives and redirect energies toward feminist causes.
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM