Men as Gender Champions
Road to Tin Htet Village, Kyaing Tung Township, December 2019
Men who are champions of gender equality encourage women’s participation in village affairs because they see the link between women’s empowerment and sustainable development. Specifically, some men in positions of authority encourage women to attend capacity building trainings in order to expand their knowledge and take on leadership roles. In the context of the Akha community, their aim is also to reduce gender-based violence by empowering women to know their rights. Similarly, some religious leaders in the Lahu community work collaboratively with civil society organizations to address drug use and combat human trafficking.
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