A two-day capacity–building programme designed to strengthen the involvement of men and community influencers in gender advocacy and the prevention of gender-based violence has commenced in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The initiative, tagged Male Feminists Network (MFN), is organised by the New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) in collaboration with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development. Participants were drawn from artisan unions—such as barbers, mechanics and electrical technicians—alongside traditional rulers, civil society organisations, religious institutions and the media.
Speaking at the opening session, the State Project Coordinator of MFN, Mr. Olusegun Ojo, said the programme aims to build a generation of men who understand feminism as a commitment to fairness, dignity and shared humanity.
He added that MFN is intentionally nurturing young male advocates capable of amplifying feminist ideals and supporting interventions that safeguard women and girls.
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