Promoting equality and respect for girls
Summary
The We Men Club is changing boys’ attitudes toward gender equality, menstruation, and shared household responsibility in seven schools across Kathmandu and Lalitpur. Students and teachers say the programme is making boys more respectful, emotionally open and supportive of girls.
Key Points
- The We Men Club is a school-based initiative running 25 interactive sessions in seven schools in Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
- Students say the club has changed their views on household chores, emotional expression, menstruation and child marriage.
- Teachers report that participating boys are more disciplined, respectful and willing to share responsibilities at home and in school.
- Girls say they feel more included and respected as boys who attend the club treat them as equals.
