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The role of men in combating gender based violence.


Taking Action

From individual Advocacy to Participating in International Campaigns: Discussions: discussions on a Virtual Seminar on Men's Roles and Responsibilities in Ending Gender based Violence, October 2001.

If it were between countries, we'd call it a war. If it were a disease, we'd call it an epidemic. If it were an oil spill oil spill: see water pollution. , we'd call it a disaster. But it is happening to women, and it's just an everyday affair. It is violence against women. It is sexual harassment at work Ask a Lawyer

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I was sexually harassed at work as well as at least 4 co-workers.
 and sexual abuse of the young. It is the beating or the blow that millions of women suffer each and every day. It is rape at home or on a date. It is murder."

"There's no secret enemy pulling the trigger, no unseen virus that leads to death. It is only men. Not all men, but far too many men. In some countries most men will never be violent against a woman; in others, the majority of men take it as their birthright birth·right  
n.
1. A right, possession, or privilege that is one's due by birth. See Synonyms at right.

2. A special privilege accorded a first-born.
 to do what they want, when they want, to women.

This isn't a matter of debating 'which is worse' or comparing body counts. Concern for any human suffering at the hands of fellow humans need not be justified, nor ranked. Even in these times, which are particularly difficult, our dedication to struggle against all forms of violence against women is as just a concern and as important a preoccupation as it ever has been.

The issue of gender based violence is especially relevant today. I have heard the terrorist attacks of September 11 described in many ways, using many adjectives, some correct, others not. But the one thing I have never heard on the lips of a politician or in the media is something more simple, basic, and timeless than all the geopolitical ge·o·pol·i·tics  
n. (used with a sing. verb)
1. The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation.

2.
a.
, religious, cultural or psychological explanations. It is this - these were acts of men's violence.

A decade ago, one of the most pressing concerns was men's almost total silence about the worldwide epidemic of violence against women. There were a few 'treatment' programmes for men who had committed acts of violence against women and a few limited prevention programmes.

Now, a scant ten years later, there is a surge of interest. The trickle of efforts that first became a stream has now become a river: New campaigns, new educational initiatives. new research and new forms of co-operation between women and men. I've received email from nascent nascent /nas·cent/ (nas´ent) (na´sent)
1. being born; just coming into existence.

2. just liberated from a chemical combination, and hence more reactive because uncombined.
 campaigns in Zambia, the Philippines, and Brazil and the INSTRAW INSTRAW Institute for Research and training for the Advancement of Women  online forum featured contributions from around the world. Local efforts and national campaigns involving and addressing men and boys are unfolding everywhere. Multicountry regional co-operation, in central and southern Africa
This article concerns the region in Africa. For the present-day country in this region, see South Africa; for the former country, see South African Republic.
Southern Africa
, south Asia This article is about the geopolitical region in Asia. For geophysical treatments, see Indian subcontinent.
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia
, south-east Asia South-East Asia nle Sud-Est asiatique

South-East Asia south nSüdostasien nt

South-East Asia n
, Europe, and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , is also starting to appear.

This is a big change-one that might even be thought of as a world historic development. It is a challenge to one of the cornerstones of patriarchal culture, a corners dating back 8000 years. The challenge of course started with women's activism in the 1 1970s; this activism continues to propel international efforts against violence against women. But now something new can be heard, emerging with conviction and force, men's own voices in breaking the silence about violence against women.

I would like to give voice to the current of hope that is beginning to pick up strength and purpose. Our online discussion was but a little eddy; a little part of this river of activities addressing and involving men in ending gender based violence. But it is a contribution, a river of hope against an eight thousand year-old landscape, ills a river that needs to be fed, and is-being fed, by us; our sisters and now our brothers all around the world.

Michael Kaufman is a member of the International White Ribbon Campaign

"Tell us what you are doing", asked Michael Kaufman of the International White Ribbon campaign as he launched the fourth and final seminar in INSTRAW's Virtual Seminar Series on Men's Roles and Responsibilities in Ending Gender Based Violence. Over 42 people from 22 different countries participated. From the near 60 postings that made up this seminar, experiences of working with both prevention and intervention initiatives were shared from Australia to Romania, Pakistan to Kenya South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. , Ecuador and India, to name just a few.

The stores from around the globe highlighted a few key issues:

* Gender based violence is not a problem with a single cause and must be understood in different contexts with various institutional, individual and societal norms;

* The various examples and ideas shared mark different entry points along the spectrum from policy and prevention to direct intervention and together these examples give us a picture of what a more comprehensive and cohesive strategy to end violence may look like.

But the picture we painted of complex causalities and diverse remedies does beg the questions Beg the Question is a graphic novel by Bob Fingerman. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of protagonists Rob — a squeamish freelance cartoonist/pornographer — and Sylvia — a beauty salon manager with loftier aspirations — as well as a  - how can all these experiences be useful to us a individuals? And how can I 'take action' ? The 'big tent' approach is useful for sharing stories and ideas across broad networks and geographical areas. The examples and ideas are meant to inspire new initiatives; thus the challenge lies in finding the common ground, the linkages and the lessons from our work that can be applied ore universally. So what did we learn? All those taking part, from activists to researchers, professors to police officers, began to provide valuable insights into what actually works, what doesn't and the constraints they have faced. Out of the discussions some broad themes emerged:

(1) Actions need understanding: without common understanding there may be opposition by some groups;

(2) How to reach men: language and campaign considerations;

(3) Need for diverse programmes and initiatives;

(4) Keeping up hope: mobilising & maintaining momentum

Strategies for Change Begin with Our Understanding of the Problem', wrote Kaufman in his introduction. Whilst most participants shared an overall understanding of the complex reality of gender violence, some of the campaign experiences cited highlighted some deeper issues. In Sweden and South Africa for example, programmes that tried to encourage men's involvement in fact resulted in hostility and rejection by men. What were the reasons for this? Some men refuse to accept responsibility and do not want to be challenged. For some it is fear, denial, guilt, or vulnerability. Perhaps it is simply a question not having a comfortable space or opportunity to explore these issues. But with all of these possibilities, the end result is the same: alienation. 'By identifying the range of reasons for hostility or rejection', says Kaufman, 'we can better plan strategies and approaches that have a greater chance of gaining acceptance'. Only then can we really reach men and 'shine a light' on what is abusive and controllin g and develop campaigns that harness positive responses from everyone.

The greatest challenge it seems then lies in how to reach men. The use of language was identified as a useful entry point for rethinking about how to do this. Using language that is familiar in each setting, and using the language of care and responsibility rather than blame provides far greater opportunities. For example, it was found that men respond well to media campaigns that speak to them, not at them. And such messages can be to be altered to suit particular cultures.

Further, one participant put forward that when we stereotype men as 'perpetrators' and 'violent', we are using a language of stigma and marginalisation Noun 1. marginalisation - the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society); "the marginalization of the underclass"; "the marginalization of literature"
marginalization
. Using a different language, saying 'men who use violence' for example clarifies that whilst some men selectively use violence in some areas of their lives, in others they do not. To really understand this man who uses violence, how to fit him into our heads in a way that fits our theories, is key. It is this struggle, our struggle to humanise v. 1. Same as humanize.

Verb 1. humanise - make more humane; "The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city"
humanize

alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may
 the violence of individuals, that could open the door to a deeper understanding of what might be possible.

Programmes from training the police force and initiating a phased approach to integrating and encouraging men to working in violence prevention in the Philippines were just some of the successful initiatives shared. Central to all was the challenge of engaging and encouraging men. Giving men the spaces to discuss gender and violence issues among themselves is a good starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point
terminus a quo

commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the
. The 'men to men' approach, where influential men actively support efforts to end gender based violence and in doing so encourage more men to join in the struggle is another good example. It is clear that both men and women must' allow for this encouragement and engagement, and that ultimately men and women can learn to trust and forge stronger partnerships.

In some societies, pressure from the community and fear of isolation were noted as reasons for continuing a cycle of violence. In this way violence is justified if it is collective and upheld by the community. Here the media is responsible too. It was suggested that if the media praised and upheld men and women who spoke out against this violence, fewer people would carry out these acts shrouded shroud  
n.
1. A cloth used to wrap a body for burial; a winding sheet.

2. Something that conceals, protects, or screens: under a shroud of fog.

3.
a.
 in tradition.

Lack of resources, lack of support and a lethargic media have made many people who work to end gender based violence at times feel a sense of hopelessness and isolation. But knowing there were other people out there, that others share similar values, frustrations and the goal to end gender based violence, is helping to break the isolation many felt.

The collective voices of participants pointed to the need to challenge systems of oppression and abusive behaviour, to support men to recognise their roles and responsibilities, to work with respect and allow for comfortable spaces for discussion. Further there is a need for more understanding and partnership building among women and men. There is a need for diverse programmes and integrated approaches as well as the need to mobilise additional resources in order to successfully carry out these programmes.

The conversation came to a close with the framing of men's roles and responsibilities in ending gender based violence as political issues concerned with the connections between men, gender and violence in the context of inequalities and systems of power. Behavioural norms are connected to systems of power that serve to perpetuate inequalities and the use of violence, although scrutiny of these systems often remains outside public discourse. The approach is, then, to work with men in culturally appropriate and caring ways to end violence and also to place this work into an overall struggle for social justice and equality.

The diverse and wide-ranging contributions to this final seminar are testament to the fact that the work to end gender based violence is growing. But our discussions should not end here and so remains the question for our next conversation: what next?

INSTRAW Virtual Seminar Series on Men's Roles and Responsibilities in Ending Gender Based Violence.

Le Role des Hommes dans la Lutte contre la Violence fondee sur le Sexe

Par Michael Kaufman

Si c'etait entre pays, nous l'appellerions une guerre. Si c'etait une maladie, nous l'appellerions une epidemie. Si c'etait une maree noire, nous l'appellerions une catastrophe. Mais cela arrive aux femmes, et c'est considere comme une affaire ordinaire. C'est la violence contre les femmes. C'est le harcelement sexuel au travail TRAVAIL. The act of child-bearing.
     2. A woman is said to be in her travail from the time the pains of child-bearing commence until her delivery. 5 Pick. 63; 6 Greenl. R. 460.
     3.
 et le viol viol, family of bowed stringed instruments, the most important ensemble instruments from the 15th to the 17th cent. The viol's early history is indefinite, but it is recognizable in depictions from as early as the 11th cent. During the second half of the 17th cent.  sexuel du jeune. C'est le battement ou les coups que des Que.D (aka Q.Diesel) is a hip hop artist from Detroit, Michigan. He is known for his affiliation with Slum Village and world renowned producer and artist J Dilla, who also happens to be his cousin. He has released several twelve inch white labels with various record labels in the U.  millions de femmes endurent tous les jours. C'est le viol a domicile domicile (dŏm`əsīl'), one's legal residence. This may or may not be the place where one actually resides at any one time. The domicile is the permanent home to which one is presumed to have the intention of returning whenever the purpose  ou lors d'une aventure amoureuse. C'est le meurtre[much greater than][much greater than].

Il n' y a aucun ennemi secret qui declenche la gachette, aucun virus inconnu inconnu
Noun

Canad a whitefish of Arctic waters [French, literally: unknown]
 qui mene la mort. C'est seulement les hommes. Pas tous les hommes, mais de loin loin (loin) the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis.

loin
n.
The part of the body on either side of the spinal column between the ribs and the pelvis.
 trop d'hommes. Dans quelques pays la plupart des hommes ne seront jamais violents contre une femme femme  
adj.
Slang Exhibiting stereotypical or exaggerated feminine traits. Used especially of lesbians and gay men.

n.
1. Slang One who is femme.

2. Informal A woman or girl.
, mais dans d'autres, la majorite d'hommes considerent comme droit [French, Justice, right, law.] A term denoting the abstract concept of law or a right.

Droit is as variable a phrase as the English right or the Latin jus. It signifies the entire body of law or a right in terms of a duty or obligation.
 de naissance de faire aux femmes ce qu'ils veulent, quand us veulent[much greater than][much greater than].

Il ne s'agit pas de proceder a la comparaison en termes de 'ce qui est pire' ou de comparer le nombre de corps. La responsabilite de toute souffrance humaine causee par d'autres etres humains n'a pas besoin d'etre justifiee, ni meme d'etre classifiee. Meme en ces temps particulierement difficiles notre attachement a la lutte contre toutes les formes (language, music) Formes - An object-oriented language for music composition and synthesis, written in VLISP.

["Formes: Composition and Scheduling of Processes", X. Rodet & P. Cointe, Computer Music J 8(3):32-50 (Fall 1984)].
 de violence contre les femmes est une preoccupation aussi juste et importante qu'elle ne l' a jamais auparavant.

La question de violence fondee sur le sexe est particulierement pertinente aujourd'hui. J'ai suivi de diverses descriptions des attaques terroristes du 11 septembre se servant de plusieurs adjectifs, dont certains etaient correctement utilises, et d'autres pas. Mais la seule chose je n'ai jamais entendue sur les levres d'un politicien ou dans les media c'est queique chose de plus simple, de base, et de beaucoup beau·coup   also boo·coo or boo·koo Chiefly Southern U.S.
adj.
Many; much: beaucoup money.

n. pl.
 plus eternel que toutes les explications geopolitiques, reiigieuses, cultureiles ou psychologiques. Et c'est ceci que - c'etaient des actes de violence poses par des hommes.

Ily a une decennie, l'une des preoccupations les plus pressantes etait le silence presque total des hommes sur l'epidemie mondiale de la violence contre les femmes. Il y a eu quelques programmes de 'traitement' pour des hommes qui avaient commis commis
Adjective

Brit (of a waiter or chef) apprentice: the commis chef [French]
 des actes de violence contre les femmes et quelques programmes de prevention limites lim·i·tes  
n.
Plural of limes.
.

Maintenant, quelques breves dix annees plus tard, la question suscite davantage d'interet. L'ensemble des efforts qui constituaient d'abord un ruisseau est maintenant devenu un fleuve: Nouvelles campagnes, nouvelies initiatives pedagogiques, nouvelle recherche re·cher·ché  
adj.
1. Uncommon; rare.

2. Exquisite; choice.

3. Overrefined; forced.

4. Pretentious; overblown.
 et nouvelles formes de co - operation entre les femmes et les hommes. J'ai recu des messages electroniques de campagnes naissantes en Zambie, aux Philippines et au Bresil, et le forum electronique INSTRAW recoit des contributions de partout dans le monde n. 1. The world; a globe as an ensign of royalty.
Le beau monde
fashionable society. See Beau monde.
Demi monde
See Demimonde.
. Des efforts locaux et campagnes nationales impliquant et s'adressant aux hommes et aux garcons se deplient partout. La co-operation regionale multi - nationale, en Afrique centrale et du sud, en Asie du sud, en Asie du sud-est, en Europe, et en Amerique latine, commence aussi a paraitre.

Cela constitue un grand changement - changement qui pourrait meme etre estime comme un developpement historique mondial Mondial can refer to:
  • Mondial (amusement ride manufacturer), a Dutch manufacturer of amusement rides.
  • Mondial (motorcyle manufacturer), an Italian motorcycle manufacturer.
. C'est un defi a l'une des pierres angulaires de la culture patriarcale, une pierre angulaire qui existe depuis les 8000 dernieres annees. Ce defi, bien sur, a debute avec l'activisme des femmes dans les annees 1970s; cet activisme continue de propulser des efforts internationaux autour de la violence contre les femmes. Mais maintenant quelque chose de nouveau nou·veau  
adj.
New and different, often fashionably so: "The perfect [Los Angeles] combination: a gas station that is also a nouveau convenience store" 
 emergeant avec force et conviction peut etre entendu, il s'agit des voix memes des hommes qui s'elevent pour rompre le silence sur la violcnce contre les femmes.

J'aimerais permettre a ce courant Cou`rant´   

a. 1. (Her.) Represented as running; - said of a beast borne in a coat of arms.
n. 1. A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a coranto.
2.
 d'espoir qui commence a se fortifier for·ti·fy  
v. for·ti·fied, for·ti·fy·ing, for·ti·fies

v.tr.
To make strong, as:
a. To strengthen and secure (a position) with fortifications.

b. To reinforce by adding material.
 et se fixer fixer,
n the chemicals used in the final step of film processing that remove the unaffected silver halide particles from the developed film.


fixer
 un but de s'exprimer. Notre discussion en ligne n'etait qu'un petit PETIT, sometimes corrupted into petty. A French word signifying little, small. It is frequently used, as petit larceny, petit jury, petit treason.

PETIT, TREASON, English law. The killing of a master by his servant; a husband by his wife; a superior by a secular or religious man.
 remous; une petite partie dc cette riviere ri·vière  
n.
A necklace of precious stones, generally set in one strand.



[French rivière (de diamants), river (of diamonds), from Old French rivere, from Vulgar Latin
 d'activites qui s'adresse aux honimes et les implique dans les efforts visant a mettre fin a la violence fondee sur le sexe. Mais c'est une contribution, une riviere d'espoir contre un paysage vieux de huit mille annees, c'est une riviere qui a besoin d'etre nourri, et est nourrie par nous, nos soeurs et maintenant lbs freres d'a travers le monde.

Michael Kaufman est membre de la Campagne Internationale White Ribbon

Faire qucique chose

Du Plaidoyer Individuel a la Participation aux Campagnes Internationales:

Discussions dans le cadre d'un Seminaire Virtuel sur les Roles et les Responsabilites des Hommes dans la Cessation de la Violence Fondee sur le Sexe, octobre 2001

[much less than][much less than]Dites-nous ce que vous faites[much greater than][much greater than], a demande Michael Kaufman de la Campagne Internationale White Ribbon alors qu'il lancait le quatrieme et dernier seminaire des Series de Seminaires Virtuels d'INSTRAW sur les Roles et Responsabilites des Hommes dans la Cessation de la Violence Fondee sur le Sexe. Plus de 42 personnes de 22 pays differents y ont participe. Des pres de 60 contributions qui ont constitue ce seminaire, des experiences de fonctionnement avec des initiatives de prevention et d'intervention ont ete partagees de l'Australie a la Roumanie, du Pakistan au Kenya, en Afrique du Sud, en Equateur et en Inde, pour n'en citer que quelques-unes.

Les recits des quatre coins du globe ont mis quelques sujets - cle en relief:

* La violence fondee sur le sexe n'est pas un probleme a cause unique et doit etre comprise dans des contextes differents de diverses normes institutionnelles, individuelles et sociales;

* Les nombreux exemples et idees qui ont ete partages marquent des points d'entree differents le long du spectre, partant de la politique et la prevention a l'intervention directe, et ensemble ces exemples nous donnent une image de ce qu'une strategie plus complete et cohesive permettant de mettre fin a la violence peut ressembler.

Mais l'image que nous avons peinte de causalites complexes et de divers remedes entraine certaines questions - comment toutes ces experiences peuvent-elles nous etre utiles en tant qu'individus? Et comment puis - je 'faire quelque chose'? L'approche de la 'la grande tente' est utile pour partager des histoires et des idees a travers de larges reseaux et regions geographiques Les exemples et idees sont supposees inspirer de nouvelles initiatives; le defi Introduction
Le Défi is the French primary sponsor of China Team formed to compete in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007, the winner of which will challenge Alinghi for the 32nd America's Cup.
 est donc de trouver le lieu Coordinates:  Le Lieu is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, located in the district of La Vallée de Joux.  de resemblance, des liaisons et des lecons de notre travail qui peuvent etre appliquees plus universellement. Qu'avons - nous donc appris? Tous les participants, des activistes aux chercheurs, des professeurs aux agents de police, ont commence a fournir des elements de reponse precieux en termes de ce qui est vraiment efficace et de ce qui ne l'est pas, et les contraintes qu'ils ont confrontees. Certains themes generaux ont emerge desiscussions:

(1) La comprehension est necessaire aux actions: sans comprehension commune commune, in medieval history
commune (kôm`yn), in medieval history, collective institution that developed in continental Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
 on pourrait se heurter l'opposition de certains groupes;

(2) Comment atteindre les hommes: langue langue  
n.
Language viewed as a system including vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation of a particular community.



[French, from Old French; see language.]
 et modalites de campagne;

(3) Besoin de divers programmes et initiatives;

(4) Maintenir l'espoir: mobilisation & maintien do La vitesse

'Les strategies visant le changemont commencent avec notre comprehension du probleme', ecrivait Kaufman dans sa presentation. Alors que la plupart des participants partageaient une comprehension generale do la realite complexe de la violence basee sur le sexe, certaines des experiences de la campagne citees ont mis en vafeur des questions' plus, profondes. A titro d'exemple, en Suede eten Afrique du Sud, Les programmes qui ont essaye d'encoufager La participation des hommes ont plutot l'hostilite et Le refus de leur part. Quelles etaient les raisons de cet etat do choses? Certains hommes refusent di accepter leur responsabilite et no veulent pas defies. Pour certains c'est La peur, la denegation den·e·ga·tion  
n.
A denial.



[French dénégation, from Latin dneg
, La culpabilite ou La vulnerabilite C'est peut - etre simplement une question du manque man·qué  
adj.
Unfulfilled or frustrated in the realization of one's ambitions or capabilities: an artist manqué; a writer manqué.
 d'espace confortable ou l'occasion qui permettent d'explorer ces questions. Mais avec toutes ces possibilities, le resultat final est le meme: l'alienation. 'En identifiant l'ensemble de raisons qui justifient l'hostilite ou le rej et', dit DIT

di-iodotyrosine.
 Kaufman, 'nous pouvons mieux planifier des strategies et des approches qui peuvent plus facilement etre acceptes'. Ce n'est qu'alors que nous atteindrons vraiment des hommos hom·mos  
n.
Variant of hummus.

Noun 1. hommos - a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
 et 'mettrons la lumiere' sur ce qui ost abusif et propre controler et que nous developperons des campagnes qui permettront d'extraire des reponses positives do tout Tout

To promote a security in order to attract buyers.


tout

To foster interest in a particular company or security. For example, a broker might tout a security to a client in the hope that the client will purchase the security.
 le monde.

D'autre part, un participant a fait remarquer qu'en stereotypant Los hommes en termes 'd' auteurs
For the band, see The Auteurs.


The term auteur (French for author) is used to describe film directors (or, more rarely, producers, or writers) who are considered to have a distinctive, recognizable style, because they (a) repeatedly
 de viols' et de 'violents', nous utilisons un langage de stigmatisation et de marginalisation. L'utilisation d'un autre langage, disant par exemple 'Les hommes qui utilisent la violence' clarifie le fait quo certains hommes utilisent selectivement la violence dans cortains domaines de leurs vies, alors quo d'autres n o le font pas. Il est important quo nous ayons une comprehension adequate do cot homme qui use do violence, ot dos manieres do le concovoir do sorte qu'il corresponde parfaitement a nos theories. C'est cette Lutte, notre Lutto visant a humaniser La violence des individus qui pourrait permettre une plus profonde comprehension de ce qui serait realisable.

Le plus grand defi parait done so situer dans Les voies et moyens convenables pour atteindre des hommes. L'usage do la langue a ete identifiee comme un point d'entree utile permettant de reviser ce qu'l covient de faire cet effet. Une utilisation de la langue appropriee chaque cadre, et de celle Celle (tsĕl`ə), city (1994 pop. 73,670), Lower Saxony, N Germany, on the Aller River. Its manufactures include food products, electronic components, chemicals, and textiles. Wax processing and horse breeding are important locally.  de soin et de responsabilite plutot que de blame, ouvre de plus grandes portes. Par exemple, l'on a decouvert que Les hommes repondent positivemont aux campagnes de media qui Leur parlent, et pas a cellos qui parlent d'eux. Et l'on peut modifier (programming) modifier - An operation that alters the state of an object. Modifiers often have names that begin with "set" and corresponding selector functions whose names begin with "get".  de tels messages et les rendre convenables aux cultures variees.

Aux Philippines, dos programmes de formation destinees a la police et le Lancement d'une approche synchronisee d'integration et d' encouragement des hommes a travailler dans la prevention de la violence representaient seulement quelques-unes des initiatives reussies qui ont partagees. Le defi central etait d'engager et d'encourager des hommes. Donner aux hommes la possibilite do discuter des questions relatives aux differences fondees sur le sexe ainsi que la violence est deja en soi un bon point do depart. L'approche 'hommes a hommes' dans le cadre de laquelle des hommes influents The Influents formed in 1999 as an answer to Pinhead Gunpowder alumni Jason White (vocals, guitar) and Bill Schneider's (bass) desire to make music when not working with Pinhead.  soutiennent activement des efforts visant a mettre fin a la violence fondee sur le sexe et de cette maniere encourage davantage d'hommes a sejoindre a la lutte constitue un autro bon exemple. Il est clair quo Los hommos et Los fommes doivent permettre cet encouragement et cot engagement, et qu'en fin de compte les hommes et les femmes peuvont apprendre A avoir confiance les uns aux autres et a forger des partenariats plus solides.

Dans certaines societes, les pressions communautaires et la pour de l'isolement ont notees comme raisons qui justifient la continuation d'un cycle do violence. De cette maniere la violence est justifiee si elle est ELLE is a worldwide magazine that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his spouse Hélène Gordon in 1945.

ELLE was founded in France in 1945.
 collective et soutonue par la communaute. Ici les medias sont aussi responsables. Il a ete suggere quo si les medias louaient et soutenaient Les hommes et Les femmes qui so soulevaient contre cette question, moins de personnes poseraient ces actes ancres dans la tradition.

Le manque do rossourcos, le manque do soutien ainsi que des medias lethargiques ont produit chez chez  
prep.
At the home of; at or by.



[French, from Old French, from Latin casa, cottage, hut.]

chez
prep

at the home of [French]
 un grand nombre do personnes travaillant pour La cessation de la violence fondee sur le sexe, un sens de desespoir et d'isoloment. Mais savoir qu'il a d'autres personnes la dehors DEHORS. Out of; without. By this word is understood something out of the record, agreement, will, or other thing spoken of; something foreign to the matter in question. , que d'autres partagent ces memes valeurs, ces memes frustrations ainsi quo l'objectif de mettre fin a la violence basee sur le sexo, aide a briser l'isolement que plusiours ont ressenti.

Les voix collectives des participants ont souligne la necessite de defier de·fi·er  
n.
One that defies: a staunch defier of tradition. 
 des systems d'oppression et de comportoment abusif, afin de soutenir Les hommes dans la reconnaissance do leurs roles et responsibilities, do travailler avec respect et de creer des espaces confortables pour des discussions. En outre ou·tré  
adj.
Highly unconventional; eccentric or bizarre: "outré and affected stage antics" Michael Heaton.
, une plus grande comprehension ainsi que beaucoup plus de partenariats entre les femmes et Les hommos sont necessaires. Divers programmes et approches integres ainsi quo le besoin de mobiliser des ressources supplementaires pour mottre effectivement ces programmes on ceuvre sont aussi necessaires.

La conversation a ete cloturee sur la designation do roles et de responsibilities des hommos dans la cessation de la violence fondee sur le sexe comme des questions politiques relatives aux rapports entre Les hommes, le sexe et la violence dans le contexte des inegalites et des systemes de pouvoir. Les normes de comportement sont liees aux systemes de pouvoir qui servent a perpetuer des inegalites et l'usage de la violence, bien quo l'examen minutieux de ces systems reste souvent on dehors du discours public. L'approche consiste donc a travailler avec les hommes par des moyens affectuoux et culturellement appropries a la cessation de la violence; elle consiste aussi a placer ce travail dans le cadre d'une lutte totale pour la justico sociale et l'egalite.

Les diverses contributions largement variees de ce dernier seminaire temoignent du fait que le travail en vue de la cessation de la violence basee sur le sexe est en croissance. Mais nos discussions no dovraient pas se terminer ici, il reste donc la question do notre prochaine conversation: apres cette etape que se passera-t-il?

Series de Seminaires Virtuels INSTRAW sur les Roles et Responsabilities des Hommes dans la Cessation de la Violence basee sur le Sexe.
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