Speak out against gender-based violence in Kenya! Add your voice -- sign and share this pledge!
Men's Pledge Against Gender Based Violence Today, Kenya is experiencing an unprecedented wave of sexual violence that has been directed at thousands of Kenyan women, girls and a number of men and boys.
As men, we recognize that violence against women and the girl child affects men as well as women, those we care for, the family, you & me, the community and the nation.
We recognize that men and male leaders have an important role to play in stopping gender-based violence, and acting as role models for other men.
Today, we are joining our voices to denounce gender-based violence in Kenya and to publicly commit ourselves to working in active solidarity with women and NGOs struggling to end the ongoing gender-based violence in the conflict that has gripped Kenya.
As men, we call upon other men and male leaders to publicly speak out, and to join in this global call to protect Kenyan women and children, to demand that the government act to protect citizens against sexual assaults, and to stop sexual attacks that are linked to police and armed militias.
As men, we affirm that Positive Masculinity is about you and me and what we do to bring about positive change in humanity.
By signing this pledge you are committing yourself to be a role model for positive masculinity and to promote gender equality and equity beginning with your environment: your family, friends, work place, and community.
Speak out against gender-based violence in Kenya! Add your voice -- sign and share this pledge!
Men's Pledge Against Gender Based Violence Today, Kenya is experiencing an unprecedented wave of sexual violence that has been directed at thousands of Kenyan women, girls and a number of men and boys.
As men, we recognize that violence against women and the girl child affects men as well as women, those we care for, the family, you & me, the community and the nation.
We recognize that men and male leaders have an important role to play in stopping gender-based violence, and acting as role models for other men.
Today, we are joining our voices to denounce gender-based violence in Kenya and to publicly commit ourselves to working in active solidarity with women and NGOs struggling to end the ongoing gender-based violence in the conflict that has gripped Kenya.
As men, we call upon other men and male leaders to publicly speak out, and to join in this global call to protect Kenyan women and children, to demand that the government act to protect citizens against sexual assaults, and to stop sexual attacks that are linked to police and armed militias.
As men, we affirm that Positive Masculinity is about you and me and what we do to bring about positive change in humanity.
By signing this pledge you are committing yourself to be a role model for positive masculinity and to promote gender equality and equity beginning with your environment: your family, friends, work place, and community.
We signed the "Men's Pledge Against Gender Based Violence in Kenya" petition!
# 355:
2:58 am PDT, Apr 28,Elastus S. Mambwe, Jr, Zambia
I believe its about time that we stood up for what is right. If you have never done that then this is an opportunity to do so now. Let us promote our women, and recognize that violence against women and the girl child is not what real men stand for. Be a Real Man and do what is right!!!
- Student, The University of Zambia
# 354:
2:57 am PDT, Apr 23,Kagemanyi Leonard, Rwanda
I add my voice, all men should stop violence againt women
# 353:
2:13 am PDT, Apr 22,Dusabe Angelique, Rwanda
Men, stop violence against women
# 352:
2:07 am PDT, Apr 22,BAGAMBAKI Imelda, Uganda
# 351:
1:49 am PDT, Apr 22,Samvura Jean de Dieu, Rwanda
# 350:
6:41 am PDT, Apr 21,Seminega Eugene, Rwanda
# 349:
2:21 am PDT, Apr 21,Byumba Juvenal Mucowahandi, Rwanda
# 348:
7:58 am PDT, Apr 20,UMURUNGI Jean Paul De Charles, Rwanda
stop Sexual and Gender based violence in Kenya
# 347:
9:49 pm PDT, Apr 19,Inderjit Singh, India
# 346:
6:59 am PDT, Apr 17,Bosco BAZIMYA, Rwanda
# 345:
7:41 am PDT, Apr 16,Bonaventure Tuyisenge, Rwanda
# 344:
2:29 am PDT, Apr 16,Victoria Mshiki, Kenya
Am adding my voice as am saddened by the gender violence which is now
happening in Kenya after the elections. Not that it was not happening
before the elections, but when it is directed to people who are displaced.
It breaks my heart that some are suffering and others are taking advantage
of their suffering.
# 343:
4:49 pm PDT, Apr 15,Martin Auger, Canada
# 342:
10:11 am PDT, Apr 14,Barbara Scott, New Jersey
Your efforts are invaluable. Let's continue to join hands to stop the violence.
# 341:
12:19 am PDT, Apr 14,Susan Morucci, Greece
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 340:
12:01 pm PDT, Apr 9,Alina Smirnova, Canada
We must unite, both men and women, to fight gender inequality not only in Kenya but everywhere else in the world. It is a global problem that requires global solutions.
# 339:
12:14 am PDT, Apr 8,Edouard Munyamaliza, Rwanda
Mr. Kibaki and Odinga should amicably resolve their conflicts for the interests of their people not for their own interests. I addition, they have a obligation to end all kinds of violence that is perpetrated by their followers to innocent people.
# 338:
8:27 am PDT, Apr 3,Theogene Gat, Burundi
# 337:
11:12 am PDT, Apr 1,Taalibah Scott, Virginia
The violence must stop. It is heinous and dismaying. God Willing we will all do our part to bring peace to this country.
# 336:
5:43 pm PDT, Mar 30,David Lavery, United Kingdom
All People in this world have a right to live, without fear of being tormented and abused. There is no need for cruelty, we should all have respect for each other, and care for those who are being victimised.
# 335:
9:40 pm PDT, Mar 28,Tana Pierro, New Jersey
# 334:
11:41 am PDT, Mar 28,Joshua Hornick, Massachusetts
# 333:
5:52 am PDT, Mar 27,Oskar Peterson, Sweden
# 332:
7:58 am PDT, Mar 26,Jose Martinez, Massachusetts
We must stay vigilant for justice and peace for women and children. We must Stop the Silence ,We must constantly and continuously Speak Up and Out against the Violence. We must fight for justice to assure their peace, because they will have no peace if there is not justice.
# 331:
7:37 am PDT, Mar 26,Stephen Lopes, Massachusetts
We must stay vigilant for justice and peace for women and children. We must Stop the Silence ,We must constantly and continuously Speak Up and Out against the Violence. We must fight for justice to assure their peace, because they will have no peace if there is not justice.
# 330:
4:56 am PDT, Mar 26,Makuza Desire, Rwanda
# 329:
3:19 pm PDT, Mar 25,Benjamin Lerer, Massachusetts
# 328:
12:52 pm PDT, Mar 25,Liana Sweeney, Massachusetts
Thank you whoever initiated this petition. Men pledging to end violence against women is so important.
# 327:
10:44 am PDT, Mar 25,Gabrielle Falco, New Jersey
# 326:
9:01 am PDT, Mar 25,Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 325:
7:15 am PDT, Mar 25,Ozzie Mayers, Minnesota
I strongly urge that violence against women in Kenya be addressed immediately; it is in the interest of all people that such violent and immoral actions be stopped immediately.
# 324:
5:00 am PDT, Mar 25,Blandina Karoma, Tanzania, United Republic Of
# 323:
4:39 am PDT, Mar 25,Haatembo Mooya, Zambia
Women deserve the right to be treated justly!!!
# 322:
2:44 am PDT, Mar 25,Job Akuno, Kenya
I talked to 30 widows in Bondo District who suffer from cultural (instituonalized) GBV. Wife Inheritance by any other name in that place is grossly inhuman!!! Let all the men save these women!!!The "professional Inheritors" infect these women, abuse their children and plunder their wealth and of course demand for sex at their terms.
# 321:
10:11 pm PDT, Mar 24,Anitha Menon, Zambia
Congratulations to the men for voices against violence towards women. It is high time that everyone of us stood up united towards finding a solution to this global problem. I wish Care 2 best of luck for this noble cause!
# 320:
4:25 pm PDT, Mar 24,Caroline Georges, New York
I'm thrilled to hear about this movement, and I hope you take my signature into account.
# 319:
2:24 pm PDT, Mar 24,Remmy Shawa, Zambia
It is an open secret that men are usually the perpetrators of gender based violence. However, there is hope for change and this petition starts it all. Remember, respect is stronger than muscle. If only we can learn to respect ourselves and our women...
# 318:
2:19 pm PDT, Mar 24,Bob Munyati, Zambia
the time is now that our generation is called to put an end to what we have called a men dominated society. It has come to my attention and brothers alike that we as men can change the way women have been viewed. This change starts by treating them like we men (women)
# 317:
1:14 pm PDT, Mar 24,Michael Boles-Friscia, Massachusetts
# 316:
10:53 am PDT, Mar 24,Shannon Kelly, New York
This is such an important cause!
# 315:
6:24 am PDT, Mar 24,Cecelia LaPointe, Michigan
Thank you men for starting a petition like this! As a feminist I am always glad to know of men who support woman. Because when you support woman you are supporting yourselves as men.
# 314:
2:38 am PDT, Mar 24,Robert Serpell, Zambia
The terrible violence that was visited on women and children in Kenya in the context of recent political controversy over the national elections was profoundly shocking to many of us in Zambia, especially in the university community. We hope that the leaders of your nation will seize this opportunity to strengthen the protection afforded to the most vulnerable in your society. We recognise that this is a world-wide problem and pledge to stand firm with those committed to the campaign against gender-based violence in Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia and elsewhere around the world. Robert Serpell, Professor of Psychology, and former Vice-Chancellor, University of Zambia.
# 313:
5:33 pm PDT, Mar 23,Bethany Louisos, Massachusetts
Every womb is sacred and should be treated with holy love.
# 312:
5:03 pm PDT, Mar 23,Hannah Jacobson-Hardy, Massachusetts
# 311:
1:13 pm PDT, Mar 23,Jeremy Smith, Massachusetts
# 310:
5:36 am PDT, Mar 23,Anne Seidel, Germany
# 309:
6:11 pm PDT, Mar 22,Josue M. Sisco Oquendo, Puerto Rico
# 308:
8:26 pm PDT, Mar 20,Khaatim S. El, Georgia
Listen to the many voices of our global and take action to end gender based violence in our community.
# 307:
6:50 pm PDT, Mar 20,Manny Green, Australia
A real man would never try to hurt a woman, instead of protecting her!
# 306:
5:01 pm PDT, Mar 20,Melissa Evans-glenn, Colorado
violence against anyone hurts all. please ensure this program ensure this program finds funding and gets put into practice.
# 305:
1:19 pm PDT, Mar 20,Richard Mayfield, Illinois
# 304:
11:29 am PDT, Mar 20,Bob Bernstein, Tennessee
# 303:
7:30 am PDT, Mar 20,TJ Semanchin, Wisconsin
I am a Fair Trade coffee roaster from the U.S. that buys the wonderful coffees of Kenya, Rwanda and other countries. Please take the concerns of the Rwanda Men's Resource Center to heart and keep working for peace. Thank you.
# 302:
10:36 pm PDT, Mar 19,Mark Glenn, Colorado
In the words of Baba Tunde Olatunji, Mama ni wura, Baba ni gigi...Mother is the jewel, Father is the reflection. Positive light comes from collective efforts to maintain balance, working together with mutually respective objectivity.
# 301:
7:17 pm PDT, Mar 19,Sheldon Snodgrass, Massachusetts
Connect to your compassion, and imagine yourself in the shoes of a victim. Now, how will you act?
