To spread awareness regarding the participation of men in women’s empowerment and other gender-based issues, Men’s Action for Equity (MAE) and Sathiya Welfare Society organisation are conducting a national campaign ‘ek sath’ in 27 districts of Madhya Pradesh from November 25 to December 10, 2016.
While talking to the media persons here on Friday, MAE’s member Fazal told that women are being discriminated in the society due to some social values. Men should also participate in awareness campaigns regarding the women empowerment and should be sensitive regarding the issues of women in order empower women in the society.
Another member, Javed said that MAE organization would conduct a national campaign ‘ek sath’ in 27 districts of Madhya Pradesh in order to spread awareness regarding the participation of men in changing social norms. Various schools, colleges and other organization would also take part in the national campaign.
Various programmes would be organized during the campaign in order to spread awareness regarding several issues of the society. Film shows, debates, public discourses, essay writing competitions, poster making competitions would be conducted during the national campaign in several educational institutions, he added.
Fazal said that many rallies, corner plays, discussions, and gram sabhas (meetings) would be organized during the campaign in order to change the mindset of the society regarding women. The main aim of MAE network is to ensure the participation of men on the issues of gender inequality and to spread awareness among the people regarding their rights. MAE believes that male dominating norms of the society are the main reasons behind gender inequality.
Fazal further added that MAE is a network of men and several organizations. MAE spreads awareness among the people regarding the domestic violence, gender inequality, child rights and other social issues.