MenEngage Alliance South Asia

Are you a young activist from #SouthAsia? Let’s unite to build a culture of care in our communities, workplaces and institutions. On #16DaysofActivism, we bring you four timely calls-to-action by and for South Asian youth. #1 on our list: Inner work for social change 🌱 (Contd)

📣 Calling all members of MenEngage Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka! Register in advance here: menengage.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @bandhubd @MenEngage @Saathi_Nepal

Why should men speak up as allies for #SafeAbortion? This is the topic of a new #video in which we hear from male-identified members of MenEngage Alliance aiming to challenge male silence on the issue of #abortion. youtu.be/xlLl_VhwckQ

We are pleased to announce that Samitha Sugathimala (she/her) has been elected as our new Co-Chair of MenEngage Alliance. Elected by the Global Board of MenEngage, Samitha joins @Mashobane61 as fellow Co-Chair. Read more: bit.ly/3CTFZEC

We are thrilled to announce that our regional coordinator, Samitha Sugathimala, has been elected as the new Global Co-Chair of @MenEngage! We convey our heartiest congratulations and wish her the best of luck with this new role. Learn more here: menengage.org/stories/samith…

Climate change knows no national borders. Regional cooperation must be strengthened to tackle the climate crisis in #SouthAsia. @CANSouthAsia @SaleemulHuq @saberhc @sherryrehman @SanjayVashist15 @patrajyotiraj @laxman4GE @RazzaqNahim @MenEngage_SA

#HappeningNow: Annual General Meeting of @MenEngage Alliance Bangladesh. 🇧🇩 #genderequity #EMB

In our upcoming Members’ Assembly, we invite all members of MenEngage Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to join us on the 30th of January 2030 at 6.30 PM IST via Zoom, to reflect on our role as members of the Alliance. Register here: menengage.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

“The media not only shows ideas of men being superior to women, but also how to think of certain kinds of men as being better than other kinds of men." - Dr Srivastava on our latest documentary that unpacks #masculinities in South Asian media. WATCH: youtu.be/_Jo-qFz00ac

2/2 here is what we found out during our youth-led Peer Learning Session which @MenEngage_SA recently hosted.

1/2 Did you know that #LGBTQIA + acceptance and recognition is largely different in #SriLanka #Bangladesh and #Nepal ? In the latest session by @MenEngage_SA we learnt what LGBTQI+ advocacy looks like in each of these countries.

It's time to get real about #gender experiences & deconstruct gender roles. How do we use art to dismantle stereotypes in #SouthAsia ? Join the upcoming Peer-Learning Session by @MenEngage_SA on Friday, 16. Register here menengage.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @MenEngage

@MenEngage @MEA_Nepal @laxman4GE

How do TV, music, movies, radio and social media shape ideas about 'manhood' in South Asia? This question is at the heart of our exciting new documentary that unpacks masculinities in South Asian media! 🎥 Watch now: shorturl.at/stDLW

#Climatechange needs our attention now more than ever before, especially in a #SouthAsian context. The fifth session of ‘Championing Change Through Advocacy’ by @menengagesouthasia dove into youth-led advocacy on #ClimateJustice and gender-inclusive disaster risk management.

Let’s talk about #Consent and create awareness #16DaysofActivism2022 against #GBV Happening on the 29th from 3:30pm onwards menengage.zoom.us/.../tZ0lfuqvrj…... @generation_sl @MenEngage #SouthAsia #Youth #activism #advocacy

2/2 What then are the solutions? What must youths focus on?

Youth advocacy in the area of #SRHR is greater now than ever before. To amplify these voices, @MenEngage_SA partnered with @EngenderHealth on a session that dove into the importance of #SRHR in #SouthAsia, inclusive advocacy practices, and new insights for young advocates.

Calling all #Youth from #India #Pakistan #Bangladesh #lka #Nepal do join this session tomorrow on #ClimateCrisis to explore #advocacy efforts in #southasia and beyond. Register at menengage.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#Climatechange could spell danger for #SouthAsia 's #Youth - but #climateadvocacy could change this. In the next session by @MenEngage_SA , we explore this advocacy through a #gender lens & how youth advocacy can address the climate crisis. Register at bit.ly/3Er9P4Y

இளைஞர்கள் தங்கள் பாலியல் இனப்பெருக்க சுகாதாரம் மற்றும் உரிமைகளுக்காக SRHR எவ்வாறு குரல்கொடுக்க முடியும்? SRHR இல் இளைஞர்களுக்கு ஆதரவளிக்கும் MEASA இன் சக-கற்றல் தொடரின் 4வது அமர்வில் EngenderHealth இன் பேச்சாளர்களின் குழுவும் இணையவுள்ளனர் #lka Register bit.ly/3D18ocF