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  • Male aggressors in El Salvador get prison, and masculinity class

    Anna-Catherine Brigida

    March 30, 2019 |

    Al Jazeera |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: El Salvador, San Salvador

    Preventing sexual violence against women begins with men. In a country faced with a high incidence of gender-based violence, Masculinities for Peace, a non-governmental organization, is working to change the norms of El Salvador’s patriarchal culture. Going beyond punishment to encourage long-term behavioral change, the NGO provides rehabilitative courses on masculinity to convicted offenders.

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  • The Latest Allies In Preventing Sexual Violence: Wyoming Men

    Maggie Mullen

    March 29, 2019 |

    Wyoming Public Media |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Laramie, Wyoming

    Changing the status quo surrounding gender-based violence in the United States involves engaging men. The non-profit SAFE Project in Laramie, Wyoming, focuses on creating an informative and educational environment where men can ask questions or address sensitive issues. The program consists of a 12-month intensive training course that enrolls therapists, law enforcement, and members of the community.

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  • Stock photos trade in stereotypes–but they just got more diverse

    Ben Paynter

    March 27, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The stock photo community is taking steps to offer more diverse options with a partnership by Getty Images, Dove, and GirlGaze to produce 5,000 newly available photographs of 179 women from 39 countries. The photos are their own collection on Getty's website and has customizable tags written by the subjects in the photo (recent ones include “blackgirlmagic,” “confident,” and “bosslady.” Already searches for terms like “strong women” and “women leaders” are up 187% and 202% respectively, and Getty plans to donate 10% of each licensing fee to promote further work in this area.

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  • In Chicago, one mosque charts its own path

    Aysha Khan

    March 26, 2019 |

    Religion News Service |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Masjid al-Rabia, a small mosque on the third floor of in a co-working space in downtown Chicago, is making waves as an untraditional prayer space. Not only is it woman-centered (not led), but their services are made accessible to all genders, sexualities, abilities, classes, etc. The mosque also has a focus on prison outreach, sending care packages with prayer rugs, prayer caps, Qurans, newsletters, and other spiritual literature to over 500 Muslim detainees in jails, prisons, detention centers, and institutions across the country.

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  • Teen boys rated their female classmates based on looks. The girls fought back

    Samantha Schmidt

    March 26, 2019 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Bethesda, Maryland

    Female students at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Maryland took a stand inspired by the #MeToo movement when their male classmates circulated a list they had made ranking the girls on the basis of their looks. When the school didn't take appropriate disciplinary action, 40 senior girls staged a sit-in in the principal's office that then led to a 2.5 hr meeting with the entirety of their IB program. Girls gave impassioned speeches about their previous experiences with sexual abuse, harassment and objectification, leaving all (but especially the boy who created the list) with a lasting impression.

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  • ASUO Men's Center Responds to Toxic Masculinity

    Zach Wilkinson Jeff Ehren Sarah Hovet

    March 25, 2019 |

    University of Oregon |

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    Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

    Encouraging students to discuss social justice issues as well social pressures encourages mental health resilience. The Associated Students of the University of Oregon’s (ASUO) Men’s Center has transitioned from its original function as an extension of the Health Center to operating as its own student group. The Center hosts Be Open to Listening and Discourse (BOLD Club) meetings, which facilitate open discussions about the depiction of masculinity and gender in the media. The Center also provides other resources on campus related to men’s health.

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  • The gardens of Quito: Urban farming in one of the world's highest cities

    Katja Döhne

    March 19, 2019 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Ecuador, Quito

    AGRUPAR, a program funded by the Quito local government, supports 4000 urban farming plots across the city. One of its goals is to make healthy, organically-grown produce more accessible to marginalized groups, including Venezuelan refugees and women. For 17 years, the group has provided education, support, and resources to make urban farming a reality.

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  • Building Grit in Girls Through Mountain Biking

    A. C. Shilton

    March 14, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Jackson, Wyoming

    Once again the bicycle is playing a part in empowering women! In this case, several organizations across the United States are using mountain biking to build preteen and teenage girls' confidence and drive. The dedication and strength that this adventure sport requires disrupts constraining gender roles for girls at a critical time in their development, and programs across the country seem to be growing in popularity quickly.

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  • Here's how Brown University is tackling toxic masculinity

    Casey Quinlan

    March 12, 2019 |

    ThinkProgress |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

    Changing norms surrounding masculinity begins with destigmatizing communication. Masculinity 101, a peer discussion group at Brown University, encourages students to be mindful of their behavior by promoting discussion about social norms and healthy relationships. The group reflects a broader desire among university students in the US to change toxic aspects of masculinity, including sexual violence, and to promote positive emotional development among their peers.

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  • Be a sport: games coaches teach boys how to be better men

    Tricia Taormina

    March 08, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: India, Bihar

    Coaches and players around the world are using sports to teach boys about masculinity and the importance of integrity, both on and off the field. From cricket in India to rugby in Fiji, games are used as a foundation for teaching important life lessons and values. As a result, young men participating in these programs have been found less likely to show aggression and more likely to believe abuse against women is wrong.

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