This is a summary report of qualitative research carried out in the African Great Lakes region to explore social attitudes and practices of men and women in relation to male identity, gender roles, manhood, gender relations and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), with the aim of challenging and equipping the church to promote equitable, caring, non-violent relationships and positive masculinities.
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Transforming Masculinities: Great Lakes region summary report
Social attitudes and practices of men in relation to gender
2014
A choir member from Ituri Province, DRC. The group writes its own songs to educate people on the topic of sexual and gender-based violence. Photo: Hazel Thompson/Tearfund
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