YERSHEN PILLAY | What about the boys? Tackling GBV also means nurturing them
‘If boys don’t learn, men won’t know’ — these words ring especially true as the boy child today languishes in a turbulent social environment
25 March 2024 - 20:19
Dipak Rana Magar once said: “If anyone tries to pick up something using their hand they need at least two fingers supporting each other. Likewise if we want to end violence against girls, women and other boys, both males and females from the community should support each other. We (boys) are the other complementary finger.”..
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