Engaging Men as Allies in grassroots feminism in Nigeria and South korea

• Information

  Engaging Men as Allies in grassroots feminism in Nigeria and South korea - Information

  Matched Team	Team 37
  Name	Oluwanifemi Femi-Ajibare	Country	Nigeria
  Scholarship	WIPO	Email Address	Nifemiajibarr@gmail.com
  Year	2021	Program	MIPD
  Workplace Category	Government	Workplace	Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
  Department	Monitoring and Evaluation	Position	Planning Officer

• Brief intro of project

  Engaging Men as Allies in grassroots feminism in Nigeria and South korea - Brief intro of project

  Title	Engaging Men as Allies in grassroots feminism in Nigeria and South korea
  Sustainable Development Goals	5. Gender Equality
  Timely Global Issues	5. Exchange of Knowledge and Culture
  Sub-topic that describes project	Gender and Equality
  Summary of your project	For too long, feminism has been seen as a movement solely for women. But if we are to dismantle patriarchy, men must be part of the conversation not as leaders, but as allies willing to challenge systems of oppression. From Lagos to Seoul, men are slowly stepping into feminist spaces, speaking up against gender-based violence, advocating for equal rights, and challenging toxic masculinity. However, their participation is often limited by societal norms, lack of awareness, and fear of backlash. This project seeks to change that by creating safe spaces for men to learn, unlearn, and actively participate in grassroots feminist movements.

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• Details of Cooperation Project

  Engaging Men as Allies in grassroots feminism in Nigeria and South korea - Details of Cooperation Project

  Objective of the Project	• To increase male participation in grassroots feminist activism by fostering awareness and engagement in gender justice initiatives. • To challenge harmful gender norms through open discussions, workshops, and community driven campaigns. • To build alliances between men and feminist organizations, ensuring that men support, rather than overshadow, the movement. • To create long term behavioral change by educating boys and young men about gender equality from an early age.
  Expected Benefits from the Project	Expected Impact • Increased male participation in feminist movements, leading to more inclusive and effective activism. • Shift in societal attitudes, with more men recognizing feminism as a movement for collective liberation. • Reduction in gender based violence, as men begin holding each other accountable for harmful behaviors. • Stronger alliances between men and women, creating a more united front against oppression.
  Anything you would like to inform the potential partner	I look forward to partnering up with you and I believe it is going to an impactful project.