Strategies Men Can Use to Help End Violence Against Women

Reject and oppose any form of VIOLENCE against women and children. If you do, you might be saving your wife, sister, daughter or a friend.

Refuse vehemently to use any form of violence against women — physical, sexual, psychological or emotional.

Discuss with other men about male violence against women.

Educate yourself about how men are raised and how this helps create a culture where rape and domestic violence are possible.

Interrupt and give stern objection against sexist jokes and comments.

Support laws and campaigns that encourage men to take responsibility for ending rape and domestic violence.

Be ATTENTIVE to women’s fears and concerns about their safety.

Do not take joy in images of violence against women in advertising, pornography, movies, art and music.

Encourage and support women in their efforts to be strong and powerful.

Know that cooperation.agape love and friendship are powerful.

Change your perception, that helps create a culture where RAPE and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE are possible.

Give strong Support to men and women working to end violence against women.

Be an ally for women by not involving in sexist behavior which ridicules and stereotypes women.

Educate yourself, your children, friends, colleagues and family about the realities of rape and domestic violence.

Always get the approval of the opposite SEX before engaging in sex. Don’t use drugs or alcohol to get someone to have sex with you.

Associate with programs that work and fight to end violence against women.

Believe women when they share their experience of rape and domestic violence.

#SAY NO TO RAPE