News on Engaging men & boys

30 Mayo 2018
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Faith Kiraison, defensora de los derechos y la salud de las niñas, enseña a sus compañeras la gestión de la salud menstrual. © UNFPA Kenia/Douglas Waudo
Un punto de inflexión para la salud menstrual de niñas y mujeres en África
JOHANNESBURGO, Sudáfrica/NAROK, Kenia: “Me sentía avergonzada de ser una niña y me parecía un castigo”, recordaba Faith, de 13 años de edad, al describir su primer periodo.  Vivía en un internado en el condado de Narok... Leer más
5 Marzo 2018
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After a rough and violent early childhood, 13-year-old Rivaldo Taime, helped his family become more functional and peaceful thanks to a support group. © UNFPA/Matthew Taylor
In Indonesia, family support groups tackle roots of gender violence
JAYAPURA, Indonesia – “My daughter used to hide all sorts of things from me,” said Martina, 41, at a support group session in Jayapura, in the far-eastern Indonesian province of West Papua. “But here, we learn to talk... Leer más
11 Enero 2018
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UNFPA works with survivors of violence and with law enforcement. But with studies showing that young herders are frequently among the perpetrators of violence, it became clear that efforts must be directed towards them, as well. © UNFPA Lesotho
To tackle sexual violence in Lesotho, programme targets men and boys
HABA TSEKA, Lesotho – “Before, I never used a condom, and I would force myself violently onto girls and young women,” said Kabelo*, 22, in rural Lesotho. A herder in Haba Tseka, he grew up in an area where violence is... Leer más
4 Diciembre 2017
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Even before the recent escalation of the crisis in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, conditions were tense and crowded. © UNFPA Myanmar/Karlien Truyens
View from a camp in Myanmar – one family's story from before the recent crisis
SITTWE, Myanmar – More than 600,000 people, most of them Rohingya, have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh since August, representing a massive escalation in an already grave humanitarian crisis. Yet many people remain in... Leer más
14 Noviembre 2017
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Gudiya Chaudhary traveled 35 km to participate in the tournament, which was the first of its kind in the district.
Trailblazing all-girl cricket tournament calls for bowling out child marriage
TAULIHAWA, Nepal – "I often watch boys playing cricket on this ground. But today I caught a glimpse of girl cricketers in action," said Irfan Darji, a 13-year-old spectator at the final match in a trailblazing girls’... Leer más
27 Octubre 2017
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Una iniciativa reúne a los hombres para abordar la violencia de género y las desigualdades que la alimentan. © UNFPA Azerbaiyán
Los hombres se alzan contra la violencia de género en Azerbaiyán
IMISHLI, AzerbaIyán – En las últimas semanas, varios casos de alto nivel de violencia de género han salpicados los titulares. Millones de mujeres en todo el mundo han exigido el fin de estos abusos y, cada vez con mayor... Leer más
28 Agosto 2017
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Sileshi Deguale recounts his story, explaining why family planning was the right choice for himself and his wife. © UNFPA Ethiopia
Men in rural Ethiopia show that family planning is not just a women’s issue
SHEBEL BERENTA, Ethiopia – Sileshi Deguale was busy working alongside his family, preparing their land for planting season, but he paused to recall how difficult the work was last year. His wife had been too ill to help... Leer más
10 Agosto 2017
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Asha Ali Ibrahim, encargada de circuncidar en su vecindario, aparece con su nieta que se someterá al corte genital este año. © UNFPA/Georgina Goodwin
Para muchas niñas, las vacaciones escolares significan MGF
HARGEISA – Asha Ali Ibrahim, de 41 años, ha practicado la mutilación genital femenina (MGF) en niñas en Diaami, Hargeisa y otras partes de Somalia desde 1997. Julio y agosto son los meses de más trabajo en el año. “Esta... Leer más
10 Mayo 2017
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A woman in Jakarta, Indonesia. A new survey reveals women in the country face high rates of violence. © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas
New survey shows violence against women widespread in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Dita* never imagined that she would be a single mother at the age of 33. But after enduring 10 years of an abusive marriage, she found herself alone and struggling to raise two children. Her husband... Leer más
31 Enero 2017
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A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban
New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees
United Nations, New York/Beirut, Lebanon – An alarming rise in child marriages has been seen among the most vulnerable Syrian refugee populations in Lebanon, according to a newly completed survey conducted by UNFPA, the... Leer más

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