Regional policy analysis of sexual and reproductive health and rights framework in Africa
Africa remains the region worst affected by sexual and reproductive ill health, accounting for high maternal deaths, unsafe abortion, teen and unintended pregnancies, HIV and unmet need for contraception. More importantly, universal access to SRHR services has remained low, especially for people in rural or disadvantaged communities. This situation is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
MEA SRHR learning and exchange symposium outcome document
The MenEngage Africa SRHR Learning and Exchange Symposium on the theme “SRHR for All: Building a Better Future for Africa’s Youth” has successfully concluded, bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders committed to advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Africa. Hosted by Sonke Gender Justice in collaboration with partners such as the […]
3rd MenEngage Africa Symposium – Youth Declaration
We, the youth of MenEngage Africa, recognize that our our wellbeing and livelihoods within the African continent is met with multiple crises. With these crises unfolding globally and regionally, if we are to survive, thrive and contribute to gender equality and human rights in our diversities, then ethical meaningful inclusive youth involvement and engagement is […]
3rd MenEngage Africa Symposium – Declaration
Inspired by the learnings and vibrant discussions among the 200 participants representing 26 countries at the 3rd MenEngage Africa (MEA) Symposium 2023, convened in Kigali, Rwanda, from August 14th to 16th, we present this Declaration to the public.
II MenEngage Africa Symposium Program
Sonke Gender Justice at the 21st International AIDS Conference
A timetable of events that Sonke will be involved in at the 21st International AIDS Conference, being held in Durban, South Africa from 18–22 July 2016.
MenEngage Africa at the 21st International AIDS Conference
A timetable of events that MenEngage Africa will be involved in at the 21st International AIDS Conference, being held in Durban, South Africa from 18-22 July 2016.
Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Men in Fast-Tracking the End of AIDS
The high level meeting on the “Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Men in Fast-Tracking the End of AIDS”, will agree on the key elements to Fast-Track the HIV response among men and boys as a way of improving outcomes for them and their partners. This discussion will be informed by a collective analysis of how […]
Invitation to International meeting on community mobilisation to achieve gender equality and advance health and human rights
Warm greetings from all of us at Sonke Gender Justice. We are writing to invite you to an international meeting on community mobilisation for gender justice, and for health and human rights. Scheduled to take place in either Bushbuckridge, Cape Town, or Johannesburg South Africa (TBD shortly) on the 4-6 November 2015, the meeting will […]
Engaging Men in South African HIV Policy for Gender Equality and HIV Prevention
A growing body of evidence highlights that well-implemented programmes targeting men and boys can influence their attitudes, behaviours and their role as agents of change in the achievement of gender equality. This has benefits for women, children and men themselves. It is well acknowledged that gender inequalities cause women and girls to be more vulnerable to […]
Policy Gaps in Engaging Men in HIV and SRH policies in Africa
HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services across Africa have predominately been targeted towards women and girls. While this is understandable, studies have found that in Africa men are less likely than women to access HIV and SRH services. This has an adverse effect on men’s health and is detrimental for women as well. […]
Linking policy to practice
Evidence increasingly shows that in order to end high levels of violence against women perpetrated across Africa, it is important to work with men and women together to change the social norms that perpetuate GBV, including challenging men’s behaviours and attitudes, as well as supporting men to take a stand against such violence. In addition […]
Strengthening a focus on engaging men in promoting gender equality and reducing the spread and impact of HIV
While small-scale interventions exist to engage men in HIV prevention and treatment, a shared policy agenda on this issue among civil society, and national and regional policy makers is central to scaling-up this work and achieving large-scale change in gender norms. Recognising this fact, a detailed analysis of National Strategic Plans (NSPs) on HIV and […]
MenEngage Africa Regional Planning Meeting Report
A total number of 65 participants attended the MenEngage Africa Regional Consultative meeting. This meeting held in Kampala, Uganda from 14 – 16 September 2011, involved 13 MenEngage Africa country networks. This consultation meeting was a joint effort in collaboration with UNFPA Africa Sub Regional Office and the MenEngage Africa Regional Network being coordinated by […]
Integrating into National AIDS plans strategies to prevent gender-based violence and engage men and boys to achieve gender equality
In spite of greater knowledge about – and evidence of – the intersections between HIV, gender inequality and violence against women and girls, programming has not yet reached the scale, depth or breadth required to reverse the epidemics of gender-based violence and of HIV or effectively integrate men and boys in efforts to challenge and […]
MenEngage Regional Conference to scale-up policy approaches to engaging men and boys for Gender equality in Africa
Gender inequality in Africa continues to undermine democracy, impede development and compromise people’s lives in dramatic ways. Indeed many studies have shown that contemporary gender roles and especially rigid notions of manhood contribute to gender-based violence, and increase in maternal mortality and exacerbate the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. Achieving economic, social and […]
MenEngage Africa Symposium Report
The symposium brought together organisations and policymakers from across Africa to build civil society and government capacity to work with men and boys to respond to gender-based violence and HIV. The symposium had the general objective of looking at ways of working with men and boys to achieve gender equality. Specific objectives included: To add to […]
Strengthening Civil Society and Government Capacity to Work with Men and Boys to Respond to Gender-Based Violence and HIV across Africa
The MenEngage Africa Symposium brought together organisations and policymakers from across Africa to build civil society and government capacity to work with men and boys to respond to gender-based violence and HIV. This symposium specifically looked at ways of working with men and boys to achieve gender equality. It aims to add to and share […]
Engaging Men and Boys in Refugee Settings to Address Sexual and Gender Based Violence
A four-day regional workshop was facilitated by Sonke Gender Justice Network (Sonke) and the Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children (Women’s Commission), in cooperation with UNHCR, to increase and encourage the involvement of men and boys in the work against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The participants consisted of multifunctional teams from nine different […]
MenEngage Regional Consultation Meeting for Sub-Saharan Africa
In 2006, USAID’s Interagency Gender Working Group (IGWG) developed a plan with EngenderHealth and Instituto Promundo to support the MenEngage activities in Sub-Saharan Africa. USAID agreed to support a capacity building workshop on programs for men and boys that would also serve as the first MenEngage Alliance Regional Consultation for Africa. The first day of […]
